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Oh Seung-hwan Shines in KBO Game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park
Samsung Lions pitcher Oh Seung-hwan made a notable appearance in a KBO game on June 26, 2023, at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu. The game pitted the Lions against the Hanwha Eagles.
Oh Seung-hwan, a legendary figure in Korean baseball, has had a remarkable career spanning over 21 years across Korea, Japan, and the United States. His contributions to the game are numerous, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest closers in KBO history.
Key Moments and Achievements in Oh Seung-hwan's KBO Career
Oh Seung-hwan's KBO career began in 2005, where he rapidly established himself as a dominant finishing pitcher for the Samsung Lions. He holds several KBO and Asian records for saves, including:
- The all-time record for saves by an Asian pitcher, with a total of 522 saves by October 2020.
- Most saves in a single Asian league season, with 408 saves as of April 2024.
- Most saves in a single KBO season, achieved twice (47 saves in both 2006 and 2011).
Oh was named KBO’s top closer six times (from 2006-2008, 2011-2012, and 2021). His postseason performance is historic, holding the record for the most saves in KBO postseason (13 saves) and the most saves in the Korean Series (11 saves). Oh was also the "Salvation King" three straight years (2006-2008).
Oh became the first KBO pitcher to reach 300 saves in April 2021. Over his entire career, he recorded 549 total saves, placing him alongside MLB legends Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman.
After his remarkable 2005-2013 KBO tenure, Oh advanced to Japan’s NPB (Hanshin Tigers) where he added 80 saves, maintaining his reputation as a premier closer. He then transitioned to MLB from 2016, recording 42 saves with teams including the St. Louis Cardinals. Oh returned to the KBO in 2020 and continued to contribute effectively until his retirement announcement in August 2025.
Throughout his KBO career, Oh pitched in 737 games, winning 44 games, with an ERA of 2.32 in the league, emphasizing consistency and durability.
In summary, Oh Seung-hwan is a legendary figure in Korean baseball, with numerous league save records, multiple awards, and a career spanning top professional leagues in Asia and the US. His key contributions include his save records, postseason dominance, and longevity in professional baseball.
[1] KBO Official Website [2] NPB Official Website [3] MLB Official Website [4] Oh Seung-hwan's Wikipedia page [5] KBO Statistics Database
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