The 2023 WBC Star player Vol.19: Kwang Hyun Kim’s movie resume/Major Candidate for Team Korea /“Emotional pillar with international experience”

The player's resume for today is about former St.Louis lefty Kwang Hyun Kim, who can join Team Korea in the following spring's World Baseball Classic.

Kwang Hyun made his professional debut with the SK Wyverns of Korean Baseball Organization(KBO) in 2007.

In 2018, Kim went 16-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 150 strikeouts in his 27 starts, leading the league in wins and strikeouts and leading his team to the back-to-back Korean Series title. Since then, he has led Korean professional baseball as a starting pitcher to earn many pitching titles.

Also, the 34-year-old left-handed pitcher has vast experience in international baseball events, helping Team Korea advance to higher places, including the Gold Medals with the 2008 Olympic and WBSC Premier 12.

Kim played for the St.Louis Cardinals of MLB in 2020 and 2021, marking 10-7 with 2.97 across 35 games, including 28 starts and 7 relieves, and 104 strikeouts.

He returned to KBO and joined the SSG Landers(former SK Wyverns) before the 2022 season, in which he won 13 games tying for the most in his team, having his fifth Korean Series Championship.

KAISPO baseball analyst commented, "Kwang Hyun is one of the best Korean-born pitchers. His sharp-breaking balls, from the slow starting of his left arm, and good pitching management are still alive and well, even though he is a veteran. With internationally broad experience, Kim will also be a vital member in becoming an emotional pillar for Team Korea."
(MLB No.270 KAISPO No.1451)

(MLB No.270 KAISPO No.1451)