Hyun-jin Ryu
South Korean Baseball Pitcher
Born
March 25th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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A professional baseball pitcher, this individual began his career in the KBO League, where achievements included winning the MVP award and leading the league in ERA. Transitioning to Major League Baseball (MLB), this pitcher played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and later signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Accumulated multiple All-Star selections, showcasing outstanding performance on the mound. Notable for precise pitching and effectiveness against hitters, contributed significantly to team success during seasons in MLB.
Winning KBO League MVP in 2006
Multiple MLB All-Star selections
Leading KBO League in ERA in 2006
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