Education
Kim attended Bugil High School in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South of Korea.
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Kim Tae-kyun
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Career
He bats and throws right-handed. In 2000, he was selected for the South Korean Junior National Team. Notable international careers Kim was a first round pick of the Hanhwa Eagles in 2001 following a successful youth career.
He made his KBO debut on April 17, 2001 as a starting first baseman against the Hyundai Unicorns.
As a rookie in 2001, he hit 20 home runs and drove in 54 runs with a.335 batting average. In 2002, Kim experienced a sophomore slump, batting.255 with 7 home runs, but came back strong in 2003 to bat.319 with 31 home runs and 95 RBIs.
From 2003 through 2005, he notched three consecutive seasons batting.300+. His stats dipped slightly in 2006 and 2007, but he broke out again in 2008, batting.324 with 31 home runs and 92 RBIs.
He was first in home runs and slugging percentage, 4th in Reserve Bank of India, and 5th in batting average.
Awards and honors 2001 Rookie of the Year, Golden Glove Award (1B), Triple Crown Award, Most Valuable Player of the Year Notable international tournaments.
Achievements
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2001 Rookie of the Year, Golden Glove Award (1B), Triple Crown Award, Most Valuable Player of the Year 2005 Golden Glove Award (1B), Triple Crown Award, Most Valuable Player of the Year 2008 Golden Glove Award (1B), Triple Crown Award, Most Valuable Player of the Year 2005 Golden Glove Award 2008 Home Run Title 2008 Slugging Percentage Leader 2008 Golden Glove Award.
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Born
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Nationality
South of Korea