Yun Sung-hwan
| Yoon Sung-Hwan | |
|---|---|
| Samsung Lions – No. 1 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 8, 1981 | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| 2004, for the Samsung Lions | |
| KBO statistics (through 2011) | |
| WIn-Loss | 48-34 |
| Saves | 1 |
| Earned Run Average | 4.10 |
| Teams | |
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Yoon Sung-Hwan (Hangul:윤성환) (born October 8, 1981 in Busan, South Korea) is a starting pitcher who plays for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization. His nickname is Yoon Taeja (Crown Prince Yoon), for being the best pitcher that Sun Dong-Yeol has trained.
Amateur career
Upon graduation from Busan Commerce High School in 2000, Yoon started his collegiate career at Dong-eui University in Busan. He led his team to two consecutive gold medals in the baseball tournament at the Korean National Sports Festival in 2000 and 2001, and helped his team to win their first national baseball championship as a starter and closer in 2002.
Professional career
Yoon was selected by the Samsung Lions in the 2nd round (8th pick, 15th overall) of the 2004 KBO Draft. Yoon wanted to join the Lotte Giants, the team from his hometown, however, head coach Sun Dong-Yeol, currently the manager of Samsung Lions saw great potential in Yoon and scouted him.
2009
On July 30, 2009, Yoon pitched the whole game for the first time in his pro career against the LG Twins. He won against all 7 teams on August 5 and became the ace of the Samsung Lions.
Yoon ranked first among KBO pitchers in total victories with 14 wins in 2009.