April 8 in Dodgers History: Chan Ho Park becomes first Korean player in Major League Baseball (1994)

Chan Ho Park made his MLB debut at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 1994, becoming the first Korean-born player in Major League Baseball history. The 21-year-old pitched one inning, allowing two runs on one hit with two strikeouts and two walks in a 6-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

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