Kim Se-hyun


Kim Se-hyun is a South Korean pitcher who plays for the Kia Tigers in the KBO League. He bats and throws right-handed.

Amateur career

Kim was born in Seoul, and attended there. He first gained attention in 2004 when he led his team to the national championship and was named Best Pitcher at the 56th, a major competition for high school baseball in South Korea. The following year he helped his team to win its second consecutive championship at the 57th Hwarang Flag National Championship.

Professional career

Kim made himself eligible for the 2006 KBO Draft and was selected as the 17th overall pick in the draft by the Hyundai Unicorns.
He changed his name to Kim Se-hyun in 2015.