Jung Soo-Bin
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Jung Soo-Bin (born October 7, 1990 in Suwon
, Gyeonggi-do
, South Korea
), nicknamed "Child Soo-Bin (Hangul
: 수빈어린이)," is a South Korea
n outfielder
who plays for the Doosan Bears
in the Korea Baseball Organization
. He bats and throws left-handed
.
, Gyeonggi-do
, Jung was a highly regarded hitting pitcher, occupying the No. 1 spot in the starting rotation and the leadoff spot in the batting order
upon entering the school.
In , his sophomore year of high school, he help his team advance in to the semifinals at the 59th Hwarang Flag National High School Baseball Championship, racking up two wins as a starting pitcher
.
In , Jung was selected for the South Korea national junior baseball team to compete at the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship
, where they claimed their fifth tournament title. He was named to the All-Tournament team alongside fellow hitter Oh Ji-Hwan
, batting .423 (11-for-26) with 2 RBIs and 4 runs in 9 games as the starting center fielder
of the team.
in the 2nd round (39th pick, 47th overall) of the KBO
Draft, Jung became the youngest position player
in franchise history to be named to the Bears' Opening Day 26-man roster since Jung Soo-Keun
in the 1995 season. He made his pro league debut on April 5, 2009, as a pinch runner
against the Kia Tigers
. On April 22, Jung hit a game-winning two-run home run, which was his first professional home run, against the SK Wyverns
in the top of the 12th inning. He finished his rookie season with a respectable .264 batting average, 3 home runs, 17 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 85 games.
In , Jung played in 76 games as a backup outfielder. He batted .322 in 143 at-bats with 19 RBI, and stole 13 bases. After the 2010 season, Jung was selected for the South Korea national baseball team to compete in the Intercontinental Cup
held in Taichung
.
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
, Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
, 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...
), nicknamed "Child Soo-Bin (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 수빈어린이)," 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 outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
who plays for 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 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...
. He bats and throws left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
.
Amateur career
While attending Yu-shin High School in SuwonSuwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
, Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
, Jung was a highly regarded hitting pitcher, occupying the No. 1 spot in the starting rotation and the leadoff spot in the batting order
Batting order (baseball)
The batting order, or batting lineup, in baseball is the sequence in which the nine members of the offense take their turns in batting against the pitcher. The batting order is the main component of a team's offensive strategy. The batting order is set by the manager before the game begins...
upon entering the school.
In , his sophomore year of high school, he help his team advance in to the semifinals at the 59th Hwarang Flag National High School Baseball Championship, racking up two wins as a starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
.
In , Jung was selected for the South Korea national junior baseball team to compete at the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship
2008 World Junior Baseball Championship
The 2008 World Junior AAA Championship was held in Edmonton, Canada from July 25 through August 3, 2008.-Knockout stage:-Fifth through eighth place:-Final standings:-External links:**...
, where they claimed their fifth tournament title. He was named to the All-Tournament team alongside fellow hitter Oh Ji-Hwan
Oh Ji-Hwan
Oh Ji-Hwan is a South Korean shortstop who plays for the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization...
, batting .423 (11-for-26) with 2 RBIs and 4 runs in 9 games as the starting center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
of the team.
Notable international careers
| Year | Venue | Competition | Team | Individual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | World Junior Baseball Championship 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship The 2008 World Junior AAA Championship was held in Edmonton, Canada from July 25 through August 3, 2008.-Knockout stage:-Fifth through eighth place:-Final standings:-External links:**... |
 |
.423 BA (11-for-26), 2 RBI, 4 R, 3 BB, 1 SB All-Star (OF Outfielder Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder... ) |
Professional career
Drafted by the Doosan BearsDoosan Bears
The Doosan Bears are a professional baseball team based in Seoul, South Korea. They are a member of the Korean Baseball Organization....
in the 2nd round (39th pick, 47th overall) of the KBO
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...
Draft, Jung became the youngest position player
Position player
In baseball, a position player is a player who on defense plays as an infielder, outfielder, or catcher. This is generally all players on a team except for the pitcher, who is considered separate from the position players; in the American League, there is also a designated hitter, who bats but...
in franchise history to be named to the Bears' Opening Day 26-man roster since Jung Soo-Keun
Jung Soo-Keun
Jung Soo-Keun is a retired South Korean baseball player who played for the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization.-Professional career:...
in the 1995 season. He made his pro league debut on April 5, 2009, as a pinch runner
Pinch runner
A pinch runner is a baseball player substituted for the specific purpose of replacing a player on base. In the typical case, the pinch runner is faster or otherwise more skilled at base-running than the player for whom the pinch runner has been substituted...
against the Kia Tigers
Kia Tigers
Kia Tigers Professional Baseball Club is a Korean professional baseball team founded in 1982. The Tigers are a member team of the Korean Baseball Organization and the most successful team in Korean baseball having won the national championship, the Korean Series, ten times, with a perfect 10-0...
. On April 22, Jung hit a game-winning two-run home run, which was his first professional home run, against the SK Wyverns
SK Wyverns
SK Wyverns Baseball Club is a South Korean professional baseball team founded in 2000. Based in Incheon, they play their home games at Munhak Baseball Stadium.Their current manager is Man Soo Lee .-History:...
in the top of the 12th inning. He finished his rookie season with a respectable .264 batting average, 3 home runs, 17 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 85 games.
In , Jung played in 76 games as a backup outfielder. He batted .322 in 143 at-bats with 19 RBI, and stole 13 bases. After the 2010 season, Jung was selected for the South Korea national baseball team to compete in the Intercontinental Cup
2010 Intercontinental Cup (baseball)
The 2010 IBAF Intercontinental Cup was an international baseball competition, held in Taichung, at the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, and Douliu, at the Douliu Baseball Stadium, Chinese Taipei from October 23 to 31, 2010.-Teams:...
held in Taichung
Taichung
-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
.
Notable international careers
| Year | Venue | Competition | Team | Individual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Cup 2010 Intercontinental Cup (baseball) The 2010 IBAF Intercontinental Cup was an international baseball competition, held in Taichung, at the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, and Douliu, at the Douliu Baseball Stadium, Chinese Taipei from October 23 to 31, 2010.-Teams:... |
6th | .241 BA (7-for-29), 6 RBI, 5 R, 5 BB, 5 SB SB Stolen base In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate... title |
External links
- Career statistics and player information from the KBO official website