Jae Weong Seo

Jae Weong Seo was a South Korean professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007. Born in 1977, Seo made his MLB debut on July 21, 2002, showcasing a skill set that combined finesse and a strategic approach to pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28-40 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, and registered a total of 340 strikeouts. Seo was known for his ability to mix pitches effectively, which allowed him to navigate through lineups with varying degrees of success. Seo's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters, making his achievements as a strikeout artist particularly noteworthy. While he did not record any saves during his time in the majors, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, and he remains a key figure in the history of South Korean baseball players in the MLB. After retiring from professional baseball on May 29, 2007, Seo's legacy continued to inspire aspiring pitchers in South Korea and beyond.