Woo-suk Go (; born August 6, 1998) is a South Korean

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in the

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for the

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. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and the

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Career

LG Twins

Go made his

debut with the

in 2017 and became the Twins' closer in 2019. On October 8, 2022, Go faced Lee Dae-ho of the Lotte Giants in his final professional game. In the contest, Lee appeared as a pitcher, and got Go to ground out to him on a comebacker to the mound. From 2019 to 2023, Go pitched to a 2.39

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and recorded 139 saves, leading the KBO League, and 334 strikeouts to 115 walks in

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. The Twins agreed to allow Go to negotiate with

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teams following the

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via the posting system.

San Diego Padres

On January 3, 2024, Go signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the

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. He was optioned to the Double–A

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to begin the 2024 season.

Miami Marlins

On May 4, 2024, the Padres traded Go, Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella, and Dillon Head to the

in exchange for Luis Arráez and cash considerations. On May 30, Go was designated for assignment by the Marlins. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A

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on June 4.

Pitching style

As a reliever, Go throws a fastball averaging 94–95 mph (max out at 98) and a slider as his primary pitches.

Personal life

Go married Lee Ga-hyun, daughter of Lee Jong-beom and sister of Jung-hoo Lee. They have a son.

References

External links

Career statistics and player information
from Korea Baseball Organization
Go Woo-suk
at LG Twins Baseball Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Go, Woo-suk 1998 births Living people Asian Games gold medalists for South Korea Asian Games medalists in baseball Baseball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics Baseball players at the 2022 Asian Games Baseball players from Incheon Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players KBO League pitchers LG Twins players Olympic baseball players for South Korea Pensacola Blue Wahoos players San Antonio Missions players South Korean expatriate baseball players in the United States