Park Hae-Min
Encyclopedia
Park Hae-Min (born February 24, 1990 in Seoul
, South Korea
) is a South Korea
n outfielder
for Hanyang University
in the South Korea
n collegiate baseball league. He bats left-handed
and throws right-handed.
, Park was eligible for the KBO Draft but went undrafted. Instead, he entered Hanyang University
to continue to play baseball.
Park had mediocre freshman and sophomore seasons, but finally showed signs of promise in his junior year in when he led the team attack alongside Ko Jong-Wook
, posting a .299 batting average.
In , Park was moved to the leadoff role right after the team's four-year leadoff hitter Ko Jong-wook graduated from school. In July 2011, Park won the batting title with a .452 batting average at the 2011 National Summer League Championship, going 14-for-31 as the team's leadoff hitter. Park finished his last collegiate season with a career-best .429 batting average which was ranked first in the 2011 national collegiate season, 11 RBI and 7 stolen bases. In September 2011, Park was called up to the South Korean national baseball team for the 2011 Baseball World Cup
held in Panama
. Park went 3-for-4 in the Team Korea's first game against Venezuela
. He blasted a game-tying three-run homer off Darío Veras
in the ninth inning of the Team Korea's last Round 1 game against Dominican Republic
which ended with a Korea's 5-4 victory.
as an undrafted free agent.
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 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...
for Hanyang University
Hanyang University
Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus , located...
in the 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 collegiate baseball league. He bats 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...
and throws right-handed.
Amateur career
Upon graduation from Shinil High School in SeoulSeoul
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...
, Park was eligible for the KBO Draft but went undrafted. Instead, he entered Hanyang University
Hanyang University
Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus , located...
to continue to play baseball.
Park had mediocre freshman and sophomore seasons, but finally showed signs of promise in his junior year in when he led the team attack alongside Ko Jong-Wook
Ko Jong-Wook
Ko Jong-Wook is a South Korean outfielder for the Nexen Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.-Amateur career:Ko attended Kyunggi High School in Seoul...
, posting a .299 batting average.
In , Park was moved to the leadoff role right after the team's four-year leadoff hitter Ko Jong-wook graduated from school. In July 2011, Park won the batting title with a .452 batting average at the 2011 National Summer League Championship, going 14-for-31 as the team's leadoff hitter. Park finished his last collegiate season with a career-best .429 batting average which was ranked first in the 2011 national collegiate season, 11 RBI and 7 stolen bases. In September 2011, Park was called up to the South Korean national baseball team for the 2011 Baseball World Cup
2011 Baseball World Cup
The 2011 Baseball World Cup was an international baseball tournament held from October 1 to October 15, 2011. It was the 39th Baseball World Cup. The International Baseball Federation selected Panama to host the tournament, turning down bids from Chinese Taipei and Venezuela...
held in Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. Park went 3-for-4 in the Team Korea's first game against Venezuela
Venezuela national baseball team
The Venezuela national baseball team is the national team of Venezuela. They are currently ranked seventh in the world by the International Baseball Federation.-World Baseball Classic:...
. He blasted a game-tying three-run homer off Darío Veras
Dario Veras
Darío Antonio Veras is a former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Veras played for the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox . Veras attempted a comeback with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007, but ultimately was cut from the team during spring training.-External links:...
in the ninth inning of the Team Korea's last Round 1 game against Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic national baseball team
The Dominican Republic national baseball team is the national baseball team of the Dominican Republic.-World Baseball Classic Roster:- Dominican Republic:Manager: 17 Felipe Alou...
which ended with a Korea's 5-4 victory.
2012 KBO Draft
When Park, the 2011 college batting champion, made himself eligible for the KBO draft after his senior season at Hanyang University, many expected him to be an early-round pick. However, some scouting reports highlighted his lack of prototypical height, inability to hit home runs and questioned his defensive abilities, and Park eventually did not hear his name called in the KBO Draft. A week later, he signed with the Samsung LionsSamsung 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...
as an undrafted free agent.
Notable international careers
| Year | Venue | Competition | Team | Individual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Baseball World Cup 2011 Baseball World Cup The 2011 Baseball World Cup was an international baseball tournament held from October 1 to October 15, 2011. It was the 39th Baseball World Cup. The International Baseball Federation selected Panama to host the tournament, turning down bids from Chinese Taipei and Venezuela... |
6th | .306 BA (11-for-36), 6 RBI, 1 HR, 3 R, 1 SB | |
External links
- Park Hae-Min's profile from Daum