Jin Pil-jung

Jin Pil-Jung
Pitcher
Born: (1972-10-13) October 13, 1972 (age 51)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1995, for the OB Bears
Last appearance
2006, for the LG Twins
KBO statistics
Win–loss record	75–70
Saves	191
Earned run average	3.20
Strikeouts	751
Teams
As Player OB / Doosan Bears (1995–2002) Kia Tigers (2003) LG Twins (2004–2006) Woori Heroes · Heroes (2008) As Coach Lotte Giants General 2nd Pitching Coach (2015–present)
Career highlights and awards
2× Korean Series champion (1995, 2001) 3x KBO saves leader (2000, 2001, 2002)
Medals Men’s baseball Representing  South Korea 2000 Sydney Team

Jin Pil-jung (Korean: 진필중; Hanja: 陳弼重), (born October 13, 1972) is a former South Korean baseball pitcher. He is currently the General 2nd Pitching Coach for the Lotte Giants.

Jin began his career as a starting pitcher but after three seasons converted to a late-inning reliever.

Jin was part of the South Korean baseball team which won the bronze medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Pitching for the Doosan Bears, he led the KBO in saves in the years 2000 to 2002.

In December 2002 Jin was unsuccessfully posted to Major League Baseball. The Bears rejected the winning MLB team's highest bid of $25,000.^[1] Instead, Jin became a free agent and signed with the Kia Tigers.

See also

• List of KBO career saves leaders

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Database Olympics profile

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