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Kim Tae-gun

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Kim Tae-gun
Kia Tigers – No. 42
Catcher
Born: (1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 34)
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
KBO debut
June 29, 2008, for the LG Twins
KBO statistics
(through May 28, 2024)
Batting average.247
Home runs27
Runs batted in276
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Kim Tae-gun
Hangul
김태군
Hanja
金泰君
Revised RomanizationGim Tae-gun
McCune–ReischauerKim T'ae-gun

Kim Tae-gun (Korean김태군; born December 30, 1989) is a South Korean catcher for the Kia Tigers in the KBO League.

Professional career

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Kim was selected by the LG Twins in the third round of the 2007 KBO Draft out of Busan High School.[1] He was traded to the NC Dinos after the 2012 season. Kim fulfilled his military duties by playing with the Korean Police Baseball Team in 2018–2019.[1] He rejoined the Dinos at the tail-end of the 2019 season.

And he traded to Samsung Lions after 2021 season, and traded to KIA Tigers in 2023.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim Hyo-kyung. "Kim Tae-gun prepares for return to the big leagues," Korea JoongAng Daily (July 5, 2019).
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