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- Full name: Chan Ho Park
- Born: June 30, 1973
- Birth place: Kong Ju City, South Korea ESPN.com: Chan Ho Park
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Position: Pitcher
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- High School: Kongju High School, Kongju, South Korea
- College: Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers: Chan Ho Park
- Draft year: 1994
- Spouse: Ri-hye Park
- MLB debut: April 8, 1994 The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers: Chan Ho Park
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Chan Ho Park was the first South Korean-born player to play in the MLB.baseball-reference.com: Players Born in South Korea
On December 15, 2008, Park reportedly signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract worth a reported $2.5 million.ESPN.com: Phillies Sign Park to 1-year, $2.5M Deal
MLB Career
- 1994: Signed as an amateur free agent by Los Angeles Dodgers
- April 8, 1994: Major League debut
- 1995: Fourth in strikeouts in the Pacific Coast League
- April 6, 1996: First win against the Chicago Cubs
- 2000: Ranked second in the League in strikeouts and opposing batting
- 2001: Signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers
- July 29, 2005: Traded to the San Diego Padres
- February 8, 2007: He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the New York Mets
- December 6, 2007: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Chan Ho Park Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers: Chan Ho Park Career Stats
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1994
Chan Ho Park Timeline
- 1973: Born in June 30 in Kong Ju City, South Korea
- 1994: Signed as an amateur free agent by Los Angeles Dodgers
- April 8, 1994: Major League debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1995: Selected by Baseball America as the second best Dodgers prospect for the season
- 1996: First full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers
- April 6, 1996: First win against the Chicago Cubs
- 2001: Named to the Major League Baseball All-Star team
- 2001: Granted free agency and was signed by the Texas Rangers
- July 29, 2005: Traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Phil Nevin
- August 21, 2006: Diagnosed with Meckel's diverticulum
- October 3, 2006: First post-season appearance in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals
- 2006: Considered for the Silver Slugger Award in the National League pitcher category
- February 8, 2007: Signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the New York Mets
- 2007: Sent down to Triple-A New Orleans by the New York Mets
- April 30, 2007: Called up to relieve injured Orlando Hernandez
- May 3, 2007: Sent down to Triple-A New Orleans
- June 12, 2007: Signed to minor league Houston Astros
- December 6, 2007: Signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
- March 30, 2008: Aassigned to the minor leagues
- April 2, 2008: Dodgers purchased his minor league contract
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