Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 26/07/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Daegu, South Korea |
Latest News about Jihwan Bae
06/11/2025
Ji-hwan Bae was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets after spending the previous part of his career in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He later cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on 08/01/2026, indicating he remained in the Mets system rather than on the major league roster.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ji Hwan Bae |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | 배지환 |
| Position | Center fielder / second baseman |
| Current Team | New York Mets organization |
| MLB Debut | 23/09/2022 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Batting | Left |
| Throwing | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Kyeongbuk High School |
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Career
| Early Career | Signed by the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent in 2017, then later joined the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
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| MLB Career | Made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on 23/09/2022. |
| International Play | Represented South Korea at the 2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup. |
| Notable Events | Was suspended for 30 games in 2019 under Minor League Baseball's domestic violence policy after a South Korean court convicted him of assault. |
Style Quotient
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
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| Throwing Arm | Right-handed |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves before joining the Pirates. | |
| 2. He played both infield and outfield positions in professional baseball. | |
| 3. He was convicted of assault in South Korea in 2018 and later served a 30-game suspension in 2019. |