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Kwang-hyun Kim (Korean: 김광현; born July 22, 1988) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kwang Hyun Kim. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-2 , 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: July 22, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. Debut: (Age 32-002d, 22,076th in major league history) 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER, Sv. Last Game: (Age 33-072d) 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER.
- July 22, 1988
Kwang Hyun Kim. Kim’s nickname is “KK”...His translator’s name is Yonsei “Craig” Choi...Attended Ansan Technical High School in Ansan, Gyeonggido, South Korea, and led his team to their first National Championship pitching four complete game wins in the tournament, earning MVP honors with an 0.96 ERA...Member of the South Korea U-18 ...
DateTransactionFebruary 9, 2023Korea activated LHP Kwang Hyun Kim.November 3, 2021LHP Kwang Hyun Kim elected free agency.August 22, 2021St. Louis Cardinals activated LHP Kwang ...August 19, 2021St. Louis Cardinals sent LHP Kwang Hyun ...View the profile of St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Profile, pitching stats, recent games and videos for Kim Kwang-hyun of the SSG Landers (KBO League)
- 6'2" (1.88 m)
- July 22, 1988
- 194 (88 kg)
Dec 18, 2019 · The Cardinals announced a $8 million contract with Kwang Hyun Kim, a 31-year-old pitcher from the KBO, on Dec. 18, 2019. Kim, who has a fastball and a slider, can start or relieve and is excited to play for the Cardinals.
Apr 13, 2021 · LOUIS -- Kwang Hyun Kim’s return has been marked down in pen. The left-hander will make his awaited return to action and his 2021 debut when the Cardinals take on the Phillies on Saturday in Philadelphia, manager Mike Shildt said prior to Tuesday’s tilt against the Nationals.
