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'''Woo-suk Go''' ({{Korean|고우석}}; born August 6, 1998) is a South Korean [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[San Diego Padres]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in the [[KBO League]] for the [[LG Twins]]. He competed in the [[2020 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wbsc.org/news/defending-olympic-baseball-champ-korea-announces-tokyo-2020-roster-includes-eight-rookies|title=Defending Olympic baseball champ Korea announces Tokyo 2020 roster, includes eight rookies|publisher=World Baseball Softball Confederation|date=16 June 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:51, 5 January 2024
| Woo-suk Go | |
|---|---|
| San Diego Padres – No. 18 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 6, 1998 Incheon, South Korea | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| April 16, 2017, for the LG Twins | |
| KBO statistics (through 2023) | |
| Win–loss | 19–26 |
| Earned run average | 3.18 |
| Strikeouts | 401 |
| Saves | 139 |
| Teams | |
| Woo-suk Go | |
| Hangul | 고우석 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Go U-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ko U-sŏk |
Woo-suk Go (Korean: 고우석; born August 6, 1998) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in the KBO League for the LG Twins. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1]
Career
LG Twins
Go made his KBO League debut with the LG Twins in 2017 and became the Twins' closer in 2019.[2]
On October 8, 2022, Go faced Lee Dae-ho of the Lotte Giants in his final professional game. In the contest, Lee appeared as a pitcher, and got Go to ground out to him on a comebacker to the mound.[3]
From 2019 to 2023, Go pitched to a 2.39 earned run average and recorded 139 saves, leading the KBO League, and 334 strikeouts to 115 walks in 275+1⁄3 innings pitched. The Twins agreed to allow Go to negotiate with Major League Baseball teams following the 2023 KBO League season via the posting system.[2]
San Diego Padres
On January 3, 2024, Go signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the San Diego Padres.[4]
Pitching style
As a reliever, Go throws a fastball averaging 94-95 mph (max out at 98) and a slider as his primary pitches.[5][6]
Personal life
Jung-hoo Lee is Go's brother-in-law.[2]
References
- ^ "Defending Olympic baseball champ Korea announces Tokyo 2020 roster, includes eight rookies". World Baseball Softball Confederation. 16 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "LG Twins conditionally agree to post pitcher Go Woo-suk for MLB clubs". koreatimes. November 22, 2023.
- ^ "S. Korean baseball legend Lee Dae-ho retires after 22 seasons". m-en.yna.co.kr. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Padres Sign Woo-Suk Go to a Two-Year Contract". Medium. January 3, 2024.
- ^ Jee-ho, Yoo (December 5, 2023). "KBO All-Star closer Go Woo-suk posted for MLB clubs: reports". Yonhap News Agency.
- ^ "日本に「復讐」誓う韓国158キロ右腕 五輪で山田哲人に痛打も…WBCでは「勝負できる」". Full-Count（フルカウント） ― 野球ニュース・速報・コラム ―. January 21, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Go Woo-suk at LG Twins Baseball Club
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