Chae Sang-Byung
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Chae Sang-Byung (born December 18, 1979 in Seoul
, South Korea
) is a South Korea
n catcher who plays for the Samsung Lions
in the Korea Baseball Organization
.
in Seoul
, South Korea
. In 1999, as a sophomore, he made his first appearance for the South Korea national baseball team, and competed in international matches for three-consecutive years until graduation.
In 2001, Chae competed in the Asian Baseball Championship
held in Taiwan
, and led his team to the silver medal. He was finally named to the All-Star team of the competition.
in Havana
, Cuba
. In Team Korea's second game in the round robin phase, Chae hit a solo home run in the 4th inning to lead his team to a 11-4 victory over Brazil
.
However, he played in only 29 games in his rookie season and 25 games in . At the end of 2003, Chae was traded to the Doosan Bears
, but still, he hardly got opportunities to play, serving as backup to Hong Sung-Heon
.
After the season, he temporarily left the Doosan Bears
for the military service, and spent two seasons for the duty.
Returned to the Doosan Bears
in , Chae filled in as a starting catcher for Hong Sung-Heon
who went on the disabled list. In the middle of the 2007 season, Hong came back from his injury, but Bears’ manager Kim Kyung-Moon
allowed Chae to compete with Hong for the starting job, and amid much controversy the manager Kim named Chae the starter for the rest of the season. On September 25, Chae hit an inside-the-park grand slam
, which was the 3rd in the KBO league
history. He finished the 2007 season, his first KBO season as a starting catcher, batting a career-high .237 with 7 home runs and 30 RBIs in 91 games. After the 2007 season, he was selected to be a reserve member of the South Korean national team for the 2007 Asian Baseball Championship
.
In the season, Chae played in 112 games as a starting catcher, setting career-highs in hits (73) and RBI (42), but struggled at the plate, batting .215 with 5 home runs.
Due to the poor offensive performance in the previous year and a persistent shoulder injury, Chae started the season in the second (reserve) team of the Bears. On July 16, he was eventually traded to the Samsung Lions
. Chae finished the 2009 season with a disappointing batting average of .178 and 2 home runs, appearing in only 49 games as a platoon or backup catcher.
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) is a South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n catcher who plays for the Samsung Lions
Samsung Lions
Samsung Lions Baseball Club is a Korea Professional Baseball team founded in 1982. They are based in Daegu and are members of the Korean Baseball Organization. Their home stadium is Daegu Baseball Stadium...
in the Korea Baseball Organization
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
.
Amateur career
Chae attended Yonsei UniversityYonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. In 1999, as a sophomore, he made his first appearance for the South Korea national baseball team, and competed in international matches for three-consecutive years until graduation.
In 2001, Chae competed in the Asian Baseball Championship
Asian Baseball Championship
The Asian Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Asia, governed by the Baseball Federation of Asia . It is held every other year in odd-numbered years and since 1983 it also functions as the qualification games for the Baseball at the Summer...
held in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, and led his team to the silver medal. He was finally named to the All-Star team of the competition.
Notable international careers
| Year | Venue | Competition | Team | Individual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 1999 in baseball -Major League Baseball:*World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves ; Mariano Rivera, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Orlando Hernández**American League Division Series:*National League Championship Series MVP: Eddie Pérez... |
Intercontinental Cup Intercontinental Cup (baseball) The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999.... |
7th | ||
| 2001 2001 in baseball -Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champion - Arizona Diamondbacks*Postseason - October 9 to November 4Click on any series score to link to that series' page.... |
Asian Baseball Championship Asian Baseball Championship The Asian Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Asia, governed by the Baseball Federation of Asia . It is held every other year in odd-numbered years and since 1983 it also functions as the qualification games for the Baseball at the Summer... |
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All-Star (C) |
Professional career
Signed by the Hanwha Eagles in January 2002, Chae remained on the first-team roster in his first professional year. In October 2002, he was selected for the South Korea national baseball team that finished runner-up at the 2002 Intercontinental CupIntercontinental Cup (baseball)
The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999....
in Havana
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. In Team Korea's second game in the round robin phase, Chae hit a solo home run in the 4th inning to lead his team to a 11-4 victory over Brazil
Brazil national baseball team
The Brazil national baseball team is the national baseball team of Brazil. The team represents Brazil in international competitions. The team is currently ranked 36th in the world, behind the Belgium national baseball team and ahead of Nigeria...
.
However, he played in only 29 games in his rookie season and 25 games in . At the end of 2003, Chae was traded to the Doosan Bears
Doosan Bears
The Doosan Bears are a professional baseball team based in Seoul, South Korea. They are a member of the Korean Baseball Organization....
, but still, he hardly got opportunities to play, serving as backup to Hong Sung-Heon
Hong Sung-Heon
Hong Sung-Heun is a South Korean designated hitter and first baseman for the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Organization...
.
After the season, he temporarily left the Doosan Bears
Doosan Bears
The Doosan Bears are a professional baseball team based in Seoul, South Korea. They are a member of the Korean Baseball Organization....
for the military service, and spent two seasons for the duty.
Returned to the Doosan Bears
Doosan Bears
The Doosan Bears are a professional baseball team based in Seoul, South Korea. They are a member of the Korean Baseball Organization....
in , Chae filled in as a starting catcher for Hong Sung-Heon
Hong Sung-Heon
Hong Sung-Heun is a South Korean designated hitter and first baseman for the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Organization...
who went on the disabled list. In the middle of the 2007 season, Hong came back from his injury, but Bears’ manager Kim Kyung-Moon
Kim Kyung-Moon
Kim Kyung-Moon is the manager of the NC Dinos, and a former catcher in the Korea Baseball Organization.-Playing career:...
allowed Chae to compete with Hong for the starting job, and amid much controversy the manager Kim named Chae the starter for the rest of the season. On September 25, Chae hit an inside-the-park grand slam
Inside-the-park home run
In baseball parlance, an inside-the-park home run, "leg home run", or "quadruple", is a play where a batter hits a home run without hitting the ball out of play.-Discussion:...
, which was the 3rd in the KBO league
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
history. He finished the 2007 season, his first KBO season as a starting catcher, batting a career-high .237 with 7 home runs and 30 RBIs in 91 games. After the 2007 season, he was selected to be a reserve member of the South Korean national team for the 2007 Asian Baseball Championship
2007 Asian Baseball Championship
The 24th Asian Baseball Championship was contested in Taichung, Taiwan in November and December 2007. The tournament is sanctioned by the Asian Baseball Federation. The winner of the tournament will gain automatic entry into the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing...
.
In the season, Chae played in 112 games as a starting catcher, setting career-highs in hits (73) and RBI (42), but struggled at the plate, batting .215 with 5 home runs.
Due to the poor offensive performance in the previous year and a persistent shoulder injury, Chae started the season in the second (reserve) team of the Bears. On July 16, he was eventually traded to the Samsung Lions
Samsung Lions
Samsung Lions Baseball Club is a Korea Professional Baseball team founded in 1982. They are based in Daegu and are members of the Korean Baseball Organization. Their home stadium is Daegu Baseball Stadium...
. Chae finished the 2009 season with a disappointing batting average of .178 and 2 home runs, appearing in only 49 games as a platoon or backup catcher.
Notable international careers
| Year | Venue | Competition | Team | Individual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 2002 in baseball -Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champion - Anaheim Angels*Postseason - October 1 to October 27Click on any series score to link to that series' page.... |
Intercontinental Cup Intercontinental Cup (baseball) The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999.... |
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.125 BA (1-for-8), 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R |
External links
- Career statistics and player information from the KBO official website