Kwang Hyun
Kim
P · STL · Below average
- PAL
- 28
- WAR
- 1.2
- ERA
- 3.46
2021№ 98 / 167
Kwang Hyun Kim
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 88 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- July 24, 2020
- Born
- July 22, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Nickname
- KK
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | St. Louis Cardinals | 27 | 7 | 7 | 3.46 | 106.2 | 80 | 1.28 |
| 2020 | St. Louis Cardinals | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1.62 | 39.0 | 24 | 1.03 |
| Career totals | 35 | 10 | 7 | 2.97 | 145.2 | 104 | 1.22 | |
Kwang Hyun Kim: our analysis
2021 season: 27 G, 106.7 IP, 7 W, 7 L, 80 SO, 1.28 WHIP. WAR 1.2 (98th of 167) · PAL 28, below average.
In 2021, Kwang Hyun Kim, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 28 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 1.2 ranks 98th among 167 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: contact allowed (67, above average). On the other hand, velocity (7, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.46
FIP
4.34
xFIP
4.70
ERA-
84
WHIP
1.28
K%
17.7 %
BB%
8.6 %
Strikeouts
80
Innings
106.7
Wins
7
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
1.2
80% of cases: -0.4 to 3.2
Strikeouts
74
2021 WAR
1.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20211.2 WAR · 2.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
65
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 57
- STF
- Stuff
- 62
- CTL
- Control
- 68
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 79
- STA
- Stamina
- 66
- DUR
- Durability
- 70
- EX
- Experience
- 37
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 4.34 · RA9-WAR: 2.0
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
89.1 mi/h
7th percentile
K%
17.7 %
15th percentile
BB%
8.6 %
31th percentile
xERA
4.54
40th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.326
40th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.0 %
69th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs CHC | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.46 |
| Sep 25 | @ CHC | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.53 |
| Sep 23 | @ MIL | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.56 |
| Sep 14 | @ NYM | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.63 |
| Sep 7 | vs LAD | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3.67 |
| Sep 4 | @ MIL | 1.2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3.53 |
| Aug 29 | @ PIT | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.23 |
| Aug 24 | vs DET | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.27 |
| Aug 7 | vs KC | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.36 |
| Jul 28 | @ CLE | 2.2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3.31 |
Kwang Hyun Kim: frequently asked questions
What is Kwang Hyun Kim's record in 2021?
Kwang Hyun Kim is 7-7 in 2021, with a 3.46 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 106.7 innings, 1 save.
How old is Kwang Hyun Kim?
Kwang Hyun Kim is 38 years old: he was born on July 22, 1988.
How tall is Kwang Hyun Kim, and how much does he weigh?
Kwang Hyun Kim is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Kwang Hyun Kim from?
Kwang Hyun Kim was born in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
What team does Kwang Hyun Kim play for?
Kwang Hyun Kim plays for the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB, at P.
How good is Kwang Hyun Kim?
Kwang Hyun Kim produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 99th of 167 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 28 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Kwang Hyun Kim a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 99th of 167 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Kwang Hyun Kim's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 1.2 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
