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Pittsburgh Pirate Salomon Torres received noteriety when he threw a pitch that cracked Sammy Sosa's helmet other day. Torres played two games for the Lions in 2001 with a 20.25 ERA.
Atlanta Braves' first baseman Julio Franco hit .327 with 110 RBIs in 2000 with Samsung.
Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Carlos Baerga hit .275 (33-for-120) with four homers in 39 games for the Lions in 2001.
In addition, three others played in the Major Leagues after returning from the KBO but are not currently on MLB rosters:
Joe Strong (Hyundai Unicorns 1998)
Jose Parra (Samsung Lions 1998, Hanhwa Eagles 2002)
Felix Jose (Lotte Giants in 1999, 2001)