Lee Jong-beom, Date of Birth

    

Lee Jong-beom

South Korean baseball player

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1970

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Lee Jong-beom

  • Lee Jong-Beom (Korean: ???, Hanja: ???; born August 15, 1970) is a South Korean professional baseball player who played for the Kia Tigers.
  • He is nicknamed "Son of the Wind" (??? ??) for his speed.
  • In April 2012, Lee announced his retirement from baseball.He started his career at shortstop but now plays mainly center fielder.
  • Lee is considered one of the best five-tool players in Korean baseball history. Some career highlights include: 30-60 season – a player's season in which least 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases recorded. 73 stolen bases in his rookie season 84 stolen bases in his second year, along with a .393 full-season batting average.
  • .393 batting average is 2nd for KBO. 4 gold gloves as a shortstop and 2 as an outfielder, and not having missed a single all star game during his professional career in Korea.

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