Americans/Foreigners in Korea

Foreigners and Americans in South Korea's Korea Baseball Organizaton (KBO):

1. Hyundai Unicorns (Suwon): Kerry Taylor, right-handed pitcher, Padres (1993-94); Tom Quinlan, infielder, Blue Jays (1990, ?92), Phillies (1994), Twins (1996); J.R. Phillips, infielder, Giants (1993-96), Phillies (1996), Astros (1997-98), Rockies (1999).

2. Doosan Bears (Seoul): Tyrone Woods.

3. Samsung Lions (Taegu): Salomon Torres, right-handed pitcher, Giants (1993-95), Mariners (1995-97), Expos (1997); Balvino Galvez, right-handed pitcher, Dodgers (1986); Manny Martinez, outfielder, Mariners (1996), Phillies (1996), Pirates (1998), Expos (1999).

4. LG Twins (Seoul): Denny Harriger, right-handed pitcher, Tigers (1998); Efrain Valdez, left-handed pitcher, Indians (1990-91), Diamondbacks (1998); Dan Rohrmeier, infielder, Mariners (1997).

5. Lotte Giants (Pusan): Ozzie Canseco, infielder, Athletics (1990), Cardinals (1992-93).

6. KIA Tigers (Kwangju): Luis Andujar, right-handed pitcher, Chicago White Sox (1995-96), Blue Jays (1997-98); Jesus Rafael Tavarez, outfielder, Marlins (1994-96), Red Sox (1997), Orioles (1998).

7. Hanwha Eagles (Taejon): Jose Nunez, right-handed pitcher, Blue Jays (1987-89), Cubs (1990); David Evans, right-handed pitcher, Mariners (1989), Astros (1997), Orioles (1998-99), Diamondbacks (1999).

8. SK Wyverns (Inchon): Jose Herrera, outfielder, Athletics (1995-96).

> 2. Doosan Bears (Seoul): Tyrone Woods.

Wow, he must be really busy, what with playing for the Yokohama Baystars 6 nights a week.

Thank you Andrew.

Was this list only for 2002?

Isn't Iriki playing in the KBO this year: the first Japanese of non-Korean ancestry.

There were many Japanese with Korean blood since the very beginning in 1982: Jinten Haku (In-Chun Baek), Niura etc.

I think non-Koreans were first allowed to play in the KBO in 1998 or 1999.

Where did you get your info? There are some errors. Will update soon, but don't have all the info offhand.

SK Wverns-Pitcher Smith, Infielder Diaz

Hyundai Unucorns-Pitcher=Powers 3rd base Franklin

LG Twins Oufielders 2= Manny Martinez, Bret Cookson

KIA Tigers-Pitchers 2=Rios, Keifer

Samsong Lions-Pitcher=Alvera, SS= Buriddo

Doosan Bears, pitcher= Iriki(Japan), If Mike Coolbaugh

Lotte Giants- pitcher Mori (Japan) OF, Boy

Hanhwa Eagles- pitchers 2 = Piccota, Estrada.

I believe all the players who aren't from Japan are American, or have played some in America, please don't post what you don't know, false information isn't fair to those guys who are there.

Yes, this list is up to year 2000. I do not live in Korea so the info is from the Stars and Stripes.

I believe the Pitcher for the Unicorns is Bowers.

In Korea, how well do foreign players get paid? I know Japanese foreign players get paid around $400,000 to $600,000 a year.