Kim Tae-kyun

South Korean baseball player, KBO star

Kim Tae-kyun - South Korean baseball player, KBO star
Born

May 29th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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Born in South Korea in 1982, played professional baseball primarily as a first baseman. His career spanned from the early 2000s through the late 2010s in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Gained recognition for his powerful hitting and was a key player for the Hanwha Eagles. In 2006, led the KBO in batting average and earned the league's MVP award. Contributed to the South Korean national team's success in international competitions.

Led KBO in batting average in 2006

Won KBO league MVP award in 2006

Played for the Hanwha Eagles

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