An Ji-man

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Ahn Ji-man
Relief pitcher
Born: (1983-10-01) October 1, 1983 (age 40)
Daegu, South Korea
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
KBO debut
2003, for the  Samsung Lions
Last KBO appearance
2016, for the  Samsung Lions
Representing Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Men's Baseball
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Incheon Team

Ahn Ji-man (Korean : 안지만; Hanja : 安志晚; born October 1, 1983) is a South Korean relief pitcher who played for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.

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Professional career

Ahn was selected by the Samsung Lions in the 2nd round (5th pick, 20th overall) of the 2002 KBO Draft.

During his career, he was one of the best relief pitcher in the Korean baseball league. but because of his opening illegal sports betting website, he was released in 2016.

Statistics

Year Team ERA G WLSVHIP K H HR BB R ER
2003 Samsung 7.8914100021.21131691919
20047.7712000022.013307121919
20053.48638301482.272658433532
20069.00701026.041016106
20073.42535307108.0831007444341
20082.9751510969.264675302523
20095.1217240151.032545193129
20102.7467939892.095745323228
Total3.9128430150941453.037443145195214197

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