1. Personal Background
Lee Jae-ik's early life and educational journey laid the foundation for his professional baseball career.
1.1. Birth and Upbringing
Lee Jae-ik was born on March 18, 1994, in Ansan, a city located in the Gyeonggi Province of South Korea.
1.2. Education
Lee Jae-ik attended several schools in Gyeonggi Province during his formative years. He completed his elementary education at Samil Elementary School, followed by Jungang Middle School. For his high school education, he attended Yushin High School, a well-known institution for its baseball program.
2. Professional Career
Lee Jae-ik's professional baseball career began with his draft into the KBO League and has seen him develop through rehabilitation, military service, and significant on-field achievements with the Samsung Lions.
2.1. Draft and Early Career
Lee Jae-ik entered the professional baseball ranks in 2013 when he was selected by the Samsung Lions in the second round as the eighth overall pick of the KBO League draft. Following his entry into the league, he faced a significant challenge early in his career, undergoing elbow surgery. This led to an extended period of rehabilitation within the team's developmental system. During his rehabilitation, he fulfilled his mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman, which is a common path for professional athletes in South Korea.
2.2. KBO Debut and Key Milestones
After years of rehabilitation and military service, Lee Jae-ik made his long-awaited debut in the KBO League in 2020, first appearing with the Samsung Lions' first team. His official professional debut game took place on July 10, 2020, when he pitched in relief against the kt Wiz. In that game, he recorded 0.1 innings pitched and allowed two earned runs. A notable career highlight occurred on June 13, 2021, when Lee Jae-ik secured his first career win in a game against the NC Dinos.
3. Career Statistics
The following table details Lee Jae-ik's pitching statistics throughout his professional career in the KBO League.
| Year | Team | ERA | G | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | HLD | WPCT | BF | IP | H | HR | BB | HBP | SO | R | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Samsung | 135.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 13 | ⅔ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4.50 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 51 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 5.94 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0.600 | 149 | 33⅓ | 41 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 25 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 3.95 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 181 | 41 | 46 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 26 | 19 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 17.69 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 58 | 9⅔ | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 19 | |
| Career Total | 5 seasons | 7.04 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0.583 | 452 | 94⅔ | 135 | 12 | 44 | 10 | 59 | 80 | 74 |
4. Related Information
- [https://statiz.sporki.com/player/?m=playerinfo&p_no=13244 Lee Jae-ik - Statiz]
- [https://www.koreabaseball.com/Record/Player/Detail/Summary.aspx?playerId=63492 Lee Jae-ik - KBO]