The Rise and Fall of Byung-Hyun Kim

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

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[@MicaiahBenElijah]

Great video. I feel bad for how everything spiraled down for Kim in the MLB. He was an introverted 20 yr old that was new to the culture while being super competitive and confident in his abilities. I believe that combination caused lots of misunderstanding. He comes on Korean TV quite a bit and talked about how immature and stubborn he was while he was in the MLB. He seems to have matured and enjoying the next chapter of life.

[@marchveris]

Thanks for making this man. Growing as Korean-American, Chan-Ho Park and Byung-Hyun Kim was my idol.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

This is why I make videos like this, these guys deserve to have their stories told and be remembered for their accomplishments. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Vulpane]

A few years ago I worked at this Korean company and sat next to this lady watching KBO online. I started talking baseball with her and when I mentioned BK, I learn Kim is kind of a big deal back home. Almost a national hero to South Korea. It warms my heart. As a DBack fan I fondly look back on BK. I think I'm not alone on that sentiment.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Yeah, a dback fan myself I knew a bit about him before I started researching this video, but I was surprised at just how much love people have for him. He deserves it though, he is a pioneer and a legend.

[@coreyshafarman8918]

I’m a Dbacks fan, watched every game I could in 2001. And I still have love for him. He was great. He had a couple bad innings, but he was so much fun

[@danr154]

60 pitches for a closer and you use him again the next day? Sheesh no wonder he struggled poor guy.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Brenly must have thought it was the 1920s or something 😭

[@donjohnson3469]

Brenley was a crappy manager....

[@statboy11]

I remember ESPN anchors always saying he had a rubber arm and he could handle all those innings.

[@Emoisforlovers]

and he was only 20/ 21 year old at the time

[@deepmarineproductions982]

Legit one of the most underrated pitchers in his prime

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

He was truly nasty on the mound

[@whentheygolow_wegohigh7306]

Many things happened in those days, but now it's just memories and the past. But thank you for re-examining his story. BK still misses Major League fans.

[@shmerps5809]

So sad that many good pitchers get screwed over by bad managers. Reminds me of Itoh Tomohito being overused and potentially Kurabayashi Ryoji being overused right now

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Brenly was such an awful manager looking back on it. Guy got gifted with two of the greatest pitchers of that generation, but he had no idea what to do with a bullpen once they left the game

[@ethanniedorowski116]

@The Diamond he did get the best out of alot of those hitters tho... but I agree.. pitchers wasn't his thing but I mean when he had the 2 or Miguel batista pitching they did well... maybe the gm sucked at finding talent

[@drewdrewski4188]

I always thought the criticism of Brenly I regards to Kim's usage in that series was way overblown when you consider how much better Kim was than anyone else in their bullpen, and the fact that he had been a starter during his career in Korea. Those back to back hrs were simply a freak occurrence and one of the most dumbfounding moments in MLB history; Kim & Brenly were just unfortunate to be on the wrong end of it.

[@stoivenn7179]

daisuke matsuzaka and shintaro fujinami aswell.

[@andyhwang502]

Really well done video sir. You truly captured his unique career and story! Especially about his feelings toward the Red Sox fans during that series and why he did what he did.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@opus1114]

One of the most eccentric players in korean baseball history. He also once threw his middle finger at korean reporters, and threw a baseball at an ump. At one interview while at NPB minorleague, he said "these guys here are bad at baseball" and also said "but if I were the manager I wont use me".

[@xdzuejklm]

Korean here after Squid game ep 5. (BK referred in that Episode), I don't think he is a legend of MLB but I can assure he showed a strong impact while he was playing in MLB. Thank you for making this video!!

[@bpc1003]

I grew up in Az, BK was THE most compelling part of an incredible Dbacks era aside from Gonzo’s HR run and the RJ/Schilling combo. He was such an easy guy to root for…crazy how all my favorite athletes are the type to flip off the fans (Jake Plummer, Charles Barkley), I appreciate you making this video

[@andrewlevangie2043]

I have great memories of watching him pitch from behind the plate at Fenway. The ball came in at such wild angles.

[@launchbase4944]

of the one year he was there

[@shaunh5264]

Best baseball KZbinr.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

You’re too kind, thank you

[@이엽-l5i]

Thanks for the video. Growing up as a 1.5generation korean in the states chan ho and bk were my idols. Warms my heart.

[@jamesdakrn]

My family moved to America from Korea when I was 9 in 2000. Watching BK and Chan Ho Park got me into baseball

[@Broseftoast]

Just randomly stumbled upon your channel dude. Saw the one you did about the juiced balls and had to watch this one because I love Korean players. I just became an instant fan of yours lol keep up the good work boss.

[@brettjohnson3357]

I am now on my third video of yours just tonight alone. Love that you are a DBacks/Suns/AZ Fan. Also you’re videos are amazing, love the editing and info put into all these. This is amazing

[@djradrick]

Great channel man, would love to see more of these

[@sardaukarburseg2678]

Hello from Korea. BK is my idol. Thank you for memorize BK

[@hansel2001]

Thanks for making this video. Learned a lot about my countryman.

[@erickim3710]

wow.. well made video. Learned some new aspect which I agree with you. Well done sir

[@MrPezdispencer]

Oooh this is a very interesting topic.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@craigm461]

Good stuff.

[@lvoverride]

At the risk of being mistaken for a Bob Brenly stan, I gotta say that the decision to try Kim in Game 5 was completely defensible when you evaluate the decision *against the other options Brenly had*. Who else was supposed to pitch that 9th? Mike Morgan? Albie Lopez? Greg Swindell? Kim may have been tired and demoralized, but he was still far and away the most talented reliever they had.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

I can understand this argument, and I also understand he was the 9th inning guy, but I also just think that you gotta have a plan b prepared in a series like that

[@lvoverride]

@@TheDiamondBaseball Maybe it isn't realistic, but I would've liked to have seen Randy Johnson throw the 9th on 3 days rest since he would've had another day off before Game 6. I understand that's not really a thing and thus wasn't considered, but then throwing 1.1 innings a day after throwing seven (as actually played in Game 6-7) is even less of a thing IMO.

[@SmoothCriminal12]

@@lvoverride and considering how good Arizona's bat's were in game 6, RJ wouldn't have needed to go balls out that game.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

What is your favorite BK moment? Let us know in the comments below!

[@egoba2465]

9/3/1

[@Jangwon0612]

3타자를 공 9개로 삼진 3개

[@markeastridge9649]

“Bob Brenley was not a normal manager”

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

This isn’t normal managing…this is…*advanced managing*

[@flick_11]

One of the most unlucky guy in mlb history

[@anthonyemerson2965]

Grady Little had no idea how to use his bullpen in 2003

[@nomorefielders]

Hello fellow cWPA appreciator

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

This is like the one possible scenario where it’s actually a relevant stat lol

[@mamaluigi2064]

He's got a ring which most don't have

[@PoloDavey]

when kim threw the ball over cf fence did he do it side arm?

[@다까지마시오]

한국에서 그는 만화 캐릭터 같은 존재다 비현실적 동작으로 던지는 공의 움직임은 뱀과 같다 마치 애리조나 다이아몬드 벡스의 상징 마크처럼

[@chrisweidner4768]

This poor guy. The only thing I remember him for was him giving home run after home run in the playoffs.

[@ang-m8k]

I remember he threw like 60 pitches asna closer lol

[@Hanbindesign]

not to mention he pitched during the steroird era!

[@garrett6371]

Two shitty pitches for Arizona and he went from a fan favorite to "Byung-Hole Kim". It was sad.

[@miketom77771]

He was one of the most fun pitchers to watch back in the day.

[@SP-ve1im]

Yanks should have signed a guy who can give the middle finger in Bos

[@KDill29]

Rather, Bauer pulled a Kim, many years later. Throwing the ball out of the outfield.

[@강규식-i4n]

Kim Byung-hyun tears up as he remembers his past self kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXiWhoJnrq90p6s

[@kingkong2598]

Please check Kang Jung ho 🙏

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Will have to look into him 👍🏼

[@kingkong2598]

@The Diamond thanks man! Also, thanks for reviewing BK!

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

@@kingkong2598 No problem! As a Dbacks fan, I can attest he is still a fan-favorite here, so this was a project I wanted to do for a while now

[@kingkong2598]

@The Diamond as a korean fan, bk is still my all-time favorite player. Even though he has such a short period of time in mlb. I used to watch many games of Arizona back then.

[@EdDy4RheelZ]

@@TheDiamondBaseball Fan favorite? Everytime i went to Chase Field, all I saw were Randy Johnson, Paul Goldschmidt, Marte jerseys. Didnt see a single Kim jersey. I'm a Dodgers fan but I dont think Arizona fans like Kim enough to even have his jersey name despite how well he did for the Diamondbacks because of his blown saves in the World Series.

[@후-c1m]

Hi I’m from Korea and I love this video

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@celtics2024]

He was also sick with the flu or something during the ws games I’m pretty sure.

[@koreanBaseballNerd]

Never did and never will understand bob brenly’s decision making in 2001 WS. Couldve blown the entire series smh.

[@ralph7077]

Translators were not allowed in the bullpen that time??!?🤯

[@jontafferofficial]

8:04 hahahaha

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

This was one of my favorite (and most painful) bits I’ve ever edited lol, I’m so happy with how it turned out

[@jontafferofficial]

@@TheDiamondBaseballgood stuff man, love your videos !!

[@Djsusuuwu88]

법규 조명해줘서 고마워요

[@CongaLineMonkey]

Lets be real, we've all wanted to flip off Red Sox fans.

[@vaughnkray]

Hi I'm first

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Hi first

[@Emoisforlovers]

He had the nastiest pitches in his prime even against the juicers. Too bad it was a short one

[@ricohknowak3106]

nastiest pitcher for sure in history of mlb

[@BrianGarcia711NY]

"He became the first Asian player to win the World Series." Hate to be that guy, but.... Hideki Irabu?

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

Irabu was only on the roster for the 1999 ALCS. He pitched in one career playoff game and gave up 7 earned runs in 4.2 innings. He was not on the roster for any of the Yankees' World Series wins.

[@BrianGarcia711NY]

@@TheDiamondBaseball Bref shows him on the 1998 WS roster; he just didn't pitch. You're correct that he was left off the 1999 WS roster. Kim may have been the first Asian born pitcher to win a Series, but Irabu was the first one on a roster. I'm not trying to be pedantic, but the dude already self-deleted over his depression issues. Maybe don't take away one of his actual few MLB accomplishments. Otherwise, great video though.

[@TheDiamondBaseball]

@@BrianGarcia711NY I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Look, I'm not trying to take away anyone's accomplishments, the video is just about Kim, that's all.

[@allstarr9tc]

Love being the first guy to do something who didn't contribute at all

[@yessir7630]

Typical Thug Sox fans

[@EdDy4RheelZ]

All the east coast fans are like that. I know they even boo their own players if theyre not performing. But even till this day, I dont understand that. I honestly dont know what they are getting out of booing their own players. Its not productive and theyre making their own players feel like shit. Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, and Joey Gallo all played like garbage last season, batting below Mendoza line but i never boo them in my home stadium. Aaron Judge was even booed by their his own fans during his series with Cleveland and Astros. I dont understand the east coast vibe and booing their own players because Im not from there but it had to be getting on Kim's nerves.

[@fockinausty]

I didn’t know that BK got caught for using PED?

[@jontafferofficial]

i like kim, seems like he got shit on a lot.

[@g311music]

I got to see him pitch for the El Paso Diablos I remember he was a big deal here in El Paso.

[@썩-w4g]

이양반야구잘아네

[@3993305]

BK is the MAN

[@DP-lu8po]

Well heres one rare quality american