Woo-suk Go (Korean: 고우석; 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]
| Woo-suk Go | |
|---|---|
 Go in 2024 | |
| Miami Marlins | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 6, 1998 Incheon, South Korea | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| April 16, 2017, for the LG Twins | |
| KBO statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss | 19–26 |
| Earned run average | 3.18 |
| Strikeouts | 401 |
| Saves | 139 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Woo-suk Go | |
| Hangul | 고우석 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Go U-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ko U-sŏk |
Career
editLG Twins
editGo made his KBO League debut with the LG Twins in 2017 and became the Twins' closer in 2019.[3]
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.[4]
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 275+1⁄3 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.[3]
San Diego Padres
editOn 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
editOn 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
editAs 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
editGo married Lee Ga-hyun, daughter of Lee Jong-beom and sister of Jung-hoo Lee. They have a son.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Defending Olympic baseball champ Korea announces Tokyo 2020 roster, includes eight rookies". World Baseball Softball Confederation. 16 June 2021.
- ^ "GO Woosuk". World Baseball Softball Confederation Asia. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ a b "LG Twins conditionally agree to post pitcher Go Woo-suk for MLB clubs". The Korea Times. November 22, 2023.
- ^ "S. Korean baseball legend Lee Dae-ho retires after 22 seasons". m-en.yna.co.kr. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Padres Sign Woo-Suk Go to a Two-Year Contract". Medium. January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jackson Merrill, Graham Pauley, Jeremiah Estrada, Stephen Kolek make Padres' roster in Seoul". sandiegouniontribune.com. 19 March 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Reynolds, Michael (May 4, 2024). "Padres acquire batting champ Arraez from Marlins". mlb.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Steve (30 May 2024). "Marlins Acquire Shaun Anderson, Designate Woo-Suk Go". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ Jee-ho, Yoo (December 5, 2023). "KBO All-Star closer Go Woo-suk posted for MLB clubs: reports". Yonhap News Agency.
- ^ "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」". Full-Count（フルカウント） ― 野球ニュース・速報・コラム ―. January 21, 2023.
- ^ "최고의 한해 보낸 고우석, 득남…외삼촌 이정후 "타자하자!"". November 22, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Go Woo-suk at LG Twins Baseball Club