Woo-suk Go explained

Woo-suk Go
Team:Miami Marlins
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:6 August 1998
Birth Place:Incheon, South Korea
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:KBO
Debutdate:April 16
Debutyear:2017
Debutteam:LG Twins
Statyear:2023 season
Statleague:KBO
Stat1label:Win–loss
Stat1value:19–26
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.18
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:401
Stat4label:Saves
Stat4value:139
Teams:
Highlights:
  • KBO saves leader (2022)
Hangul:고우석
Rr:Go U-seok
Mr:Ko U-sŏk

Woo-suk Go (; born August 6, 1998) is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He has previously played in the KBO League for the LG Twins. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics[1] and the 2022 Asian Games.[2]

Career

LG Twins

Go made his KBO League debut with the LG Twins in 2017 and became the Twins' closer in 2019.

On October 8, 2022, Go faced Lee Dae-ho of the Lotte Giants in his final professional game. In the contest, Lee appeared as a pitcher, and got Go to ground out to him on a comebacker to the mound.[3]

From 2019 to 2023, Go pitched to a 2.39 earned run average and recorded 139 saves, leading the KBO League, and 334 strikeouts to 115 walks in innings pitched. The Twins agreed to allow Go to negotiate with Major League Baseball teams following the 2023 KBO League season via the posting system.[4]

San Diego Padres

On January 3, 2024, Go signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the San Diego Padres.[5] He was optioned to the Double–A San Antonio Missions to begin the 2024 season.[6]

Miami Marlins

On May 4, 2024, the Padres traded Go, Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella, and Dillon Head to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Luis Arráez and cash considerations.[7] On May 30, Go was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[8] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on June 4.[9]

Pitching style

As a reliever, Go throws a fastball averaging 94–95 mph (max out at 98) and a slider as his primary pitches.[10] [11]

Personal life

Go married Lee Ga-hyun, daughter of Lee Jong-beom and sister of Jung-hoo Lee. They have a son.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Defending Olympic baseball champ Korea announces Tokyo 2020 roster, includes eight rookies. World Baseball Softball Confederation. 16 June 2021.
  2. News: GO Woosuk . 4 February 2024 . World Baseball Softball Confederation Asia.
  3. Web site: S. Korean baseball legend Lee Dae-ho retires after 22 seasons. June 28, 2023. m-en.yna.co.kr. en.
  4. Web site: LG Twins conditionally agree to post pitcher Go Woo-suk for MLB clubs. November 22, 2023. The Korea Times.
  5. Web site: Padres Sign Woo-Suk Go to a Two-Year Contract. January 3, 2024. Medium.
  6. Web site: Jackson Merrill, Graham Pauley, Jeremiah Estrada, Stephen Kolek make Padres' roster in Seoul. March 19, 2024. sandiegouniontribune.com. en.
  7. Web site: Padres acquire batting champ Arraez from Marlins. mlb.com. Michael. Reynolds. May 4, 2024. May 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Marlins Acquire Shaun Anderson, Designate Woo-Suk Go . Steve . Adams . mlbtraderumors.com . May 30, 2024.
  9. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-04/p-2
  10. Web site: KBO All-Star closer Go Woo-suk posted for MLB clubs: reports. Yoo. Jee-ho. December 5, 2023. Yonhap News Agency.
  11. Web site: 日本に「復讐」誓う韓国158キロ右腕 五輪で山田哲人に痛打も…WBCでは「勝負できる」. January 21, 2023. Full-Count(フルカウント) ― 野球ニュース・速報・コラム ―.
  12. Web site: 최고의 한해 보낸 고우석, 득남…외삼촌 이정후 "타자하자!". November 22, 2023.