Age, Biography and Wiki
Cha-seung Baek is a former Korean American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Baltimore Orioles. He was born on 29 May, 1980 in Busan, South Korea.
Baek attended the University of South Carolina, where he was a member of the Gamecocks baseball team. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.
Baek made his major league debut on April 8, 2004, for the Mariners against the Oakland Athletics. He pitched five innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out four. He finished the 2004 season with a 4–4 record and a 4.50 ERA in 14 games (13 starts).
In 2005, Baek was traded to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Dave Roberts. He spent the entire season in the minor leagues, and was released by the Padres in 2006. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 2007, and made his first major league appearance since 2005 on April 28, 2007. He pitched in relief, allowing one run on two hits in two innings. He was released by the Orioles in 2008.
Baek retired from professional baseball in 2009. He currently resides in South Korea.
As of 2021, Cha-seung Baek's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
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44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
29 May, 1980 |
| Birthday |
29 May |
| Birthplace |
Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality |
South Korea |
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Cha-seung Baek Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Cha-seung Baek height is 6′ 4″ and Weight 220 lbs.
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6′ 4″ |
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220 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Cha-seung Baek Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Cha-seung Baek worth at the age of 44 years old? Cha-seung Baek’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from South Korea. We have estimated
Cha-seung Baek's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Former |
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Timeline
On November 14, 2011, he signed with Orix Buffaloes. However, he didn't play any games in 2012.
In May 2007, Baek was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Later in the month, he was traded to the San Diego Padres for Jared Wells. Baek hit his first career home run on July 20, 2008, off Jaime Garcia.
Baek was non-tendered by the Mariners in December 2005 following a disappointing year in Triple-A with the Tacoma Rainiers. Baek returned to the Rainiers for the 2006 season. He posted an 11-4 record with a 2.80 ERA, which earned him a recall to the Mariners in August 2006, following their trade of Jamie Moyer to the Philadelphia Phillies. After that, he was moved to being a relief pitcher and spot starter for the Mariners.
He made his MLB debut on August 8, 2004 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In the 2004 season, he pitched in seven games (starting five), winning two and losing four, and had a 5.52 ERA overall. He was one of 15 players to make their Major League debuts for Seattle this season.
He split the 2003 season between the Inland Empire 66ers and the San Antonio Missions. He started the season with Inland Empire appearing in 13 games, 10 starts. From April 19 to the 24 he pitched 10 scoreless innings in two starts. Baek won three consecutive starts from April 19 to the 30. Placed on the disabled list from May 8 to June 10 with a right elbow inflammation. On July 17 he was transferred to San Antonio. He carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning, retiring 21 of the first 22 batters faced, before allowing a single, on July 23.
Baek missed the entire 2002 season after undergoing right elbow surgery. He participated in the Mariners Fall Instructional League.
Spent most season on the San Bernardino Stampede's disabled list. He made 2 starts before being placed on the DL from April 13 to May 14 with soreness in his right elbow. He pitched in 3 games, 2 starts in May before suffering a strained right elbow in his final start of the season in May. Placed on the DL again in June through the end of the 2001 season.
Was 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 9 home starts with Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2000. He was placed on the disabled list on June 2 with a right arm flexor strain. Baek went 5-3 after coming off the DL June 15. At the end of the season he was listed among Baseball America's top-20 Midwest League prospects at the end of the season.
He made his professional with the Peoria Mariners in 1999. In his first start he struck out 8 batters over 5.0 innings on July 18.
Baek graduated from Busan High School, Busan, South Korea in 1998. He was signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent on September 25, 1998.
Cha Seung Baek (/ˌ tʃ aʊ ˌ s ʌ ŋ ˈ b ɛ k / , Korean: 백차승 ; Hanja: 白蹉承 , [pɛ̝k.tɕʰa.sɯŋ] ; born May 29, 1980) is a former Korean American professional baseball pitcher.
