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Pro Career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Park was a sophomore at Hanyang University, Seoul in 1994 when he was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent. A fastball pitcher, he enjoyed success with the Dodgers who played at the pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium. He had his best season with the Dodgers in 2000, when he went 18-10 with a 3.27 ERA and 217 strikeouts. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... In North American professional sports, particularly baseball, football, and basketball, a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired, and the player is able to sign a contract with another team. ... Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor baseball stadium in Los Angeles, California at Chávez Ravine. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ...

On April 23, 1999, he surrendered two grand slams to Fernando Tatis in the same inning. Tatis is the only player ever to have accomplished this feat in Major League history. Park gave up 11 runs in 2/3 innings. is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... In the sport of baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short) is a home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby scoring 4 runs - the most possible on a single play. ... Fernando Tatis, Jr. ... Inning is a town in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany. ...

Park gave up Barry Bonds' record-breaking 71st and 72nd homers in 2001. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964 in Riverside, California) is currently a left fielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. ...

Texas Rangers

Following a 15-11 season with the Dodgers in 2001, Park was granted free agency and was signed by the Texas Rangers in December of that year to a five year, USD 65 million contract, which was one of the largest contracts for a pitcher at that time. However, during his time with the Rangers, he was hampered by injuries and a home stadium that notoriously favors hitters at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. In his first season with the Rangers, Park went 9-8 in 25 starts, with a 5.75 ERA. The following season, he only started seven times due to injuries, going 1-3 with a 7.58 ERA. Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... USD redirects here. ... Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a baseball stadium in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ...

San Diego Padres

On July 29, 2005, he was traded by the Rangers to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Phil Nevin. Padres fans had hoped that Park could repeat his previous success by playing in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Phillip Joseph Phil Nevin (born January 19, 1971 in Fullerton, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... PETCO Park is an open-air stadium in downtown San Diego, California. ...

Between the 2005 season and the 2006 season, Park represented South Korea in the World Baseball Classic. In the Asia Round games against Taiwan and Japan, Park made appearances as a closing pitcher, shutting out the opposing lineups. He made another appearance as a closer in the semifinal game against Mexico, in which he again shut out his opposing hitters. His performance made San Diego Padres' manager Bruce Bochy believe that Park can be used as an effective reliever as well as a starter. Park started the semifinal game against Japan, in which he shut out the Japanese lineup for five innings. Team Korea won this game, but Park did not get a decision. Park later said that Padres' closing pitcher Trevor Hoffman taught him how to focus in a relief situation. With his shutout performance in 10 innings and three saves, Team Korea finished the World Baseball Classic in the third place and Park was selected to the WBC All-Star team along with his teammate Seung Yeop Lee and Team Korea's captain Jong Beom Lee. The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... In baseball, a closer is a relief pitcher who specializes in closing games, i. ... This article is about the baseball catcher and manager. ... In baseball, a closer is a relief pitcher who specializes in closing games, i. ... Trevor William Hoffman (October 13, 1967 in Bellflower, California) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Diego Padres since 1993. ... Seung Yeop Lee(Korean: 이승엽, born Aug. ... Jong-Beom Lee (born August 15, 1970) is a South Korean professional baseball player who plays for the Kia Tigers, the franchise with the most championship victories in Korean pro baseball history. ...

In the 2006 season, he was reunited with his former Texas Rangers teammate and friend Chris Young, who was traded to the Padres in exchange for Akinori Otsuka, who became the Rangers closer. Park started the season as a reliever but soon he became a starter. On July 31, he suffered from a mysterious intestinal bleeding and was placed on the disabled list. Several of his teammates, including Jake Peavy, Woody Williams, Chris Young, and Alan Embree, offered to donate their blood, but Park graciously refused their offer, as they were vital members of the team. Park accepted bloods from Jake Peavy's wife Katie and Kelly Calabrese, Padres' team massage therapist, and a friend of Parks' for the surgery and returned to the active roster with deep appreciations to everyone who helped and offered to help him.^[2] However, Park's recovery did not last long as he suffered from another mysterious intestinal bleeding on August 21. He was hospitalized again, this time along with his wife Rie, who was about to deliver their first child.^[3] A very thorough medical examination revealed that Park was suffering from a rare disease called Meckel's diverticulum. Park had a successful surgery and only six days later his wife delivered a healthy baby daughter at the same hospital.^[4] Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Chris Young may refer to: Chris Young, safety for the Denver Broncos Chris Young, starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres Chris Young, center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Young, a Democratic candidate in the California 50th Congressional District Election, 2006 Chris Young, a country music singer and 2006... Akinori Otsuka , born January 13, 1972, in Chiba, Japan), is a Japanese baseball player. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jacob Jake Edward Peavy, (born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S.) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Diego Padres. ... For World War II Medal of Honor recipient, see Hershel W. Williams. ... Chris Young may refer to: Chris Young, safety for the Denver Broncos Chris Young, starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres Chris Young, center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Young, a Democratic candidate in the California 50th Congressional District Election, 2006 Chris Young, a country music singer and 2006... Alan Duane Embree (born January 23, 1970 in The Dalles, Oregon) is a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Jacob Jake Edward Peavy, (born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S.) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Diego Padres. ... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A Meckels diverticulum is a true congenital diverticulum. ...

The San Diego Padres advanced to the post-season and Park joined the post-season roster. On October 3, 2006, Park made his first post-season appearance in the National League Division Series Game 1 against the Saint Louis Cardinals for two shutout innings as a reliever. In the 2006 season, Park had an excellent batting average as a pitcher and was considered for the Silver Slugger Award in the National League pitcher category. is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series. ... The St. ... Silver Slugger Award In Major League Baseball, the Louisville Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league. ...

New York Mets

On February 8, 2007, the Yonhap News and New York Daily News reported that Park had signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the New York Mets and would report to the Mets' spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida to compete for a starting rotation spot. The Mets sent him down to Triple-A New Orleans following his poor spring performance.^[5][6][7] On April 30, 2007, Park was called up from Triple-A New Orleans to start for the injured Orlando Hernández. On May 3, 2007, Chan Ho Park was sent back down to Triple-A New Orleans. He was designated for assignment on June 4, 2007. is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Yonhap news agency is the sole news agency in South Korea that supplies domestic and foreign news and information to newspaper and TV broadcast and other subscribers in South Korea. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... League Pacific Coast League Division American Conference Year founded 1993 Major League affiliation New York Mets Home ballpark Zephyr Field Previous home ballparks Mile High Stadium City Metairie, Louisiana Current uniform colors navy, green Previous uniform colors Logo design The wordmark Zephyrs in navy blue outlined in white and green. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba), nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Round Rock Express

On June 12, 2007, he signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. Astros Manager Phil Garner said "Park will have a few starts at Triple-A Round Rock before the Astros decide whether to call him up." Park compiled a 2-10 record over 15 starts with Round Rock, failing to earn a spot on the Astros' 40-man roster. is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. ...

Return to the Dodgers

On November 8, 2007, Park accepted an offer from his original team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to attend spring training as a non-roster invitee. On November 28, 2007, Park asked to be let go by the Dodgers to play for the Korean team. After pitching with no health issues for the Korean National team, the contract was finalized on December 6, 2007. Despite being considered a long shot for the fifth starter's role, Park pitched fantastically, but was ultimately passed over for right-hander Esteban Loaiza and was eventually reassigned to the minor leagues on March 30, 2008. Faced with the problem of a fatigued and depleted pitching staff three games later, the Dodgers purchased Park's minor league contract on April 2, 2008.^[8] Park is currently being used as a long reliever. is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 89th day of the year (90th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Family

Park married Ri-hye Park in November 29, 2005. Park has one Daughter, Elynne Park (born on August 30, 2006). Park's sister, Seong Kim, is a model for a Korean plus-size clothing line. is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• MLB All-Time Hit Batsmen List

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References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
• Chan-Ho Park official korean web site