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]

Quick Facts Miami Marlins, KBO debut ...
Woo-suk Go
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Go in 2024
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1998-08-06) August 6, 1998 (age 26)
Incheon, South Korea
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
KBO debut
April 16, 2017, for the LG Twins
KBO statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss19–26
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts401
Saves139
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • KBO saves leader (2022)
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Quick Facts Hangul, Revised Romanization ...
Woo-suk Go
Hangul
고우석
Revised RomanizationGo U-seok
McCune–ReischauerKo U-sŏk
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Career

LG Twins

Go 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+13 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

On 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

On 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

As 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

Go married Lee Ga-hyun, daughter of Lee Jong-beom and sister of Jung-hoo Lee. They have a son.[12]

References

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