Update:  Nice article about Chan Ho Park in the Philadelphia newspapers about how he’s on top of the world.  Chan Ho Park appeared to be on the downside of his career, not having had a chance to play in a World Series but he finally reached the ultimate game and the dream continues for him.

NO ONE IN the Phillies’ champagne-splashed locker room Wednesday night could have been happier to be dripping with bubbly than Chan Ho Park. Only 2 years ago, it appeared his baseball career was nearing its end. That year, he played in only one game with the Mets before he was sent down to Triple A New Orleans and later released. Houston then picked him up and assigned him to Triple A Round Rock, where he was an abysmal 2-10 with a 6.21 earned run average. On the wrong side of 30 by that point, he seemed to be just about finished.  For the full article at Philly.com, click here>

Pitcher Chan Ho Park of the Philadelphia Phillies became the second Korean player to reach the World Series in baseball. He made history over a decade ago by becoming the first Korean baseball player to ever play in the Major Leagues.  Ironically, the team he beat in the NLCS was the Dodgers; the team that he first played for in baseball.  He played for the Dodgers last year and lost to the Phillies in the playoffs.  Over the winter he was a free agent and at this point in his career, he decided to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.  And it wasn’t because the Phillies were willing to give him the most money.  His motivations were opportunities to become a starter and a chance to reach the World Series.  Well, he started the season as a starter but he was eventually relegated to the bullpen.  He played a significant part out of the bullpen during the playoffs – coming in at crucial times to keep the lead.  In the end, it was Chan Ho Park spraying the champagne on Wednesday night with the biggest smile on his face. Best of luck to Chan Ho Park and may he become the first Korean to win a World Series!  Go Phillies!

For a set of images that Philly.com archived of Chan Ho Park this past year, click here.

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