Chan Ho Park

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

• 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

• 1995: Ranked fourth in strikeouts in the Pacific Coast League
• 1995: Selected by Baseball America as the second best Dodgers prospect for the season
• 2001: All-Star selection
• 2006: Considered for the Silver Slugger Award in the National League pitcher category

• 1994 - 2001: Los Angeles Dodgers
• 2002 - 2005: Texas Rangers
• 2005 - 2006: San Diego Padres
• 2007: New York Mets
• 2007 - 2008: Los Angeles Dodgers
• 2009: Philadelphia Phillies

• 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

• 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