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List Of KBO Career RBI Leaders
The following is the current leaderboard for career runs batted in (RBIs) KBO League Korean baseball. Players with 1,000 or more RBIs * ''Stats updated as of October 12, 2022.'' See also * List of KBO career hits leaders * List of KBO career batting average leaders * List of KBO career home run leaders * List of KBO career stolen bases leaders * List of Major League Baseball career runs batted in leaders This is a list of Major League Baseball players who have compiled 1,000 runs batted in (RBIs). RBIs are usually accumulated when a batter in baseball enables a runner on base (including himself, in the case of a home run) to score as a result of ma ... Notes References {{reflist Korean baseball articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBO League
The KBO League (), officially the Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League, is the highest level league of baseball in South Korea. The KBO League was founded with six franchises in 1982 and is the most popular sports league in South Korea. The Kia Tigers are the most successful team, having won 11 of the 40 championships. In comparison with American Major League Baseball, ESPN reports that the KBO level of play "appears to be somewhere between Double-A and Triple-A, on average, though the best players are more likely to be MLB-quality than your typical Double-A league." Historically, the KBO is known for its vocal and exuberant fan base,Roscher, Liz"A KBO primer: Here's what you need to know to enjoy the return of baseball in South Korea,"''Yahoo! Sports'' (May 1, 2020). as well as the widespread practice of bat flips (''ppa-dun'' ( ko, 빠던), a portmanteau of the "first syllables of the words for 'bat' and 'throw'") by hitters after stroking what they think will be a home run. In the K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Min-ho
Kang Min-ho (Hangul: 강민호; born August 18, 1985) is a South Korean catcher who plays for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization. He previously played with the Lotte Giants. At the conclusion of the 2017 season, he left the Giants to join the Samsung Lions. Amateur career Kang attended Pocheol Technical High School in Pohang. In 2003, he was selected for the South Korea national junior team and competed in the 5th Asian Junior Baseball Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand. As a starting catcher, Kang helped South Korea win their second Championship title. Notable international appearances Professional career Lotte Giants After graduation from high school, Kang made his pro debut in 2004, drafted by the Lotte Giants in the 2nd round (3rd pick, 17th overall) of the 2004 KBO draft. In the 2006 KBO season, he became a starting catcher, appearing in all 126 regular season games. Kang was the youngest starting catcher to play all regular season game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of KBO Career Stolen Bases Leaders
The following is the current leaderboard for career stolen bases in KBO League Korean baseball. The first KBO Stolen Base King was Kim Il-kwon, who stole 363 bases in a career that spanned from 1982 to 1991. His record was broken in 1997 by Lee Sun-cheol, who held the record for four years at 371 career steals, until Jeon Jun-ho surpassed him in 2001. Players with 250 or more stolen bases * ''Stats updated as of October 12, 2022.'' See also * List of KBO career hits leaders * List of KBO career batting average leaders * List of KBO career home run leaders * List of KBO career RBI leaders * List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders In baseball statistics, a stolen base is credited to a baserunner when he successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball to home plate. Under Rule 7.01 of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Official Rules, a runner acqu ... References {{reflist Korean baseball articles KBO career stolen bases leade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of KBO Career Home Run Leaders
The following is the current leaderboard for career home runs in KBO League Korean baseball. Lee Man-soo was the KBO's first Home Run King, retiring in 1997 with 252 career home runs. His total was surpassed by Chang Jong-hoon on May 23, 1999, and Chang retained the title for ten years. In 2009, Yang Joon-hyuk hit his 341st home run, passing Chang to become Home Run King. In 2012, Lee Seung-yeop hit his 352nd home run to claim the Home Run King title, which he extended to 467 before he retired. (Lee Seung-yeop hit an additional 159 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball, for a career total of 626 homers.) Players with 200 or more home runs * ''Stats updated as of October 12th, 2022.'' {{Clear See also * List of KBO career hits leaders * List of KBO career RBI leaders * List of KBO career stolen bases leaders * List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders This is a list of the 300 Major League Baseball players who have hit the most home runs. In the sport of b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of KBO Career Batting Average Leaders
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List Of KBO Career Hits Leaders
The following is the current leaderboard for career hits in KBO League Korean baseball. Players with 1,700 or more hits * ''Stats updated as of October 12, 2022.'' References {{notelist See also * List of KBO career home run leaders * List of KBO career RBI leaders * List of KBO career saves leaders * List of KBO career stolen bases leaders * List of Major League Baseball career hits leaders * List of Nippon Professional Baseball career hits leaders Isao Harimoto holds the Japanese record for most career hits with 3085, and is the only player with more than 3000 hits in Japan. Players with 2,000 or more hits * ''Stats updated as of end of 2021 season.'' External links Career Batting Dat ... Korean baseball articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Hae-yeong
Ma Hae-young (; born August 14, 1970) is a retired South Korean professional baseball infielder who played for 14 seasons in the KBO League The KBO League (), officially the Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League, is the highest level league of baseball in South Korea. The KBO League was founded with six franchises in 1982 and is the most popular sports league in South Korea. The Kia Tigers ar .... References External linksCareer statistics and player informationfrom Korea Baseball Organization Lotte Giants players Samsung Lions players Kia Tigers players LG Twins players KBO League infielders South Korean baseball players Korean Series MVPs Korea University alumni Busan High School alumni Sportspeople from Busan 1970 births Living people Jangheung Ma clan {{SouthKorea-baseball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shim Jeong-soo
Shim Jeong-soo (born May 5, 1975) is a former South Korean professional baseball outfielder who played for the Doosan Bears, the Hyundai Unicorns, and the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. A power hitter, Shim's teams won the Korean Series five teams — once with the Bears, twice with the Unicorns, and twice with the Lions. In fact, Shim's teams won four consecutive KBO championships from 2003 to 2006. Shim's two best seasons were in 2002 and 2003 for the Unicorns. In 2002, he belted 46 home runs with 119 RBI to go along with a .321 batting average and 101 runs. He topped that in 2003 when he hit. 335 with 53 home runs and 142 RBI, leading his team to the Korean Series championship. Shim finished second in home runs and RBI in both 2002 and 2003 to the Samsung Lions' Lee Seung-yuop, but was given a KBO League Golden Glove Award both seasons. Shim led the KBO in walks in 2003 with 124, and with 89 in 2005. He led the league in home runs and RBI in 2007, with 31 and 101 respective ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Ji-man
Song Ji-man (Hangul: 송지만, Hanja: 宋志晩) (born March 2, 1973 in Incheon, South Korea) is a South Korean former outfielder in the Korea Baseball Organization professional baseball league. He bats and throws right-handed. Professional career Hanwha Eagles Upon graduation from Inha University in Incheon, Song made himself eligible for the 1996 KBO Draft and was selected in the second round by the Hanwha Eagles. In , Song joined his first 20-20 club and became a member of the Korean Series championship team. In , he joined his second 20-20 club, batting a career-high .338 and having his first 30+ home run season (32), and won his first KBO League Golden Glove Award after the season. In , Song posted career-highs in home runs (38) and RBI (104), and won his second Golden Glove Award. However, Song was hampered by arm injuries during the whole season, batting only .253 and hitting a career-low 9 home runs. Hyundai Unicorns After the 2003 season, Song was traded to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Seok-min
Park Sok-min (Hangul: 박석민; born June 22, 1985, in Daegu, South Korea) is an infielder who plays for the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization. He is nicknamed Beu-Kol-Dwae (Hangul: 브콜돼). He bats and throws right-handed. Professional career After graduating from Daegu High School in 2004, Park made himself eligible for the KBO Draft and was selected by the Samsung Lions in the first round of the draft. However, he failed to make an impact in the rookie season, serving backup infielder during the whole season. After the 2004 season, he served in the military by playing for the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps baseball team from to . In , Park returned to the Lions and became the starting third baseman for Samsung. In 2015, Park signed a four-year, $8.12 million, contract with the NC Dinos, becoming the most expensive third baseman—breaking the 4 year, $7.28 million mark previously set by Choi Jeong of the SK Wyverns—in the KBO. On July 16, 2021, Park ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Sung-ho (baseball)
Jang Sung-ho (Hangul: 장성호, Hanja: 張成鎬; born October 18, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean first baseman/outfielder who former plays for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He won the batting title in the 2002 KBO league, and was a member of the South Korea national baseball team that won the bronze medal in 2000 Summer Olympics. At the time of his retirement, he was second on the all time KBO hit list with 2,100. Achievements *2000 On-Base Percentage Leader *2002 Batting Title *2002 On-Base Percentage Leader External links * Career statistics and player informationfrom Korea Baseball Organization The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO; ko, 한국야구위원회) is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. The KBO was founded in 1981 and has governed two leagues: the KBO League ( ko, KBO 리그) and KBO ... * * * Lotte Giants players Baseball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Byung-ho
Byung-ho Park (; ; born July 10, 1986) is a South Korean professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman for the KT Wiz of the KBO League. He previously played for the LG Twins and Kiwoom Heroes, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). In the KBO, Park had two consecutive seasons with 50 home runs (2014–2015) and was the home run title winner for four consecutive seasons (2012–2015). He holds the KBO record for runs batted in during a single season, with 146 RBI in 2015. Amateur career Park attended Sungnam High School in Seoul. Park first gained attention at the 38th President's Cup National High School Baseball Championship, where he became the first high school player to hit four home runs in four consecutive plate appearances on April 29 and May 1, . In June 2004, Park led his team to win the 59th Blue Dragon Flag National High School Baseball Championship, ranked first in runs with 10. In August 2004, Park was selected for the South Korean under- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
