Sun-woo Kim
South Korean professional baseball pitcher
Born
September 4th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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A professional baseball pitcher with significant contributions in South Korea, particularly in the KBO League. Played for the LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles during a career spanning over a decade. Achieved accolades that highlighted exceptional pitching skills and consistency on the mound.
Played for LG Twins from 1996 to 2005
Pitched for Hanwha Eagles from 2006 to 2011
Recipient of multiple KBO League awards
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