Byung-hyun Kim

Baseball player and pitcher for the Diamondbacks

Byung-hyun Kim - Baseball player and pitcher for the Diamondbacks
Born

January 19th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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A professional baseball player, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Made debut in 1999 and played for teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks and Florida Marlins. Achieved notable success in the postseason, contributing significantly during the 2001 World Series where the Diamondbacks secured championship victory. Also represented South Korea in international competitions.

Pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series

Won the 2003 Korean Series with the Hyundai Unicorns

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