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This Day In Dodgers History: Chan Ho Park Becomes First Korean MLB Player; Adrian Gonzalez Sets Home Run Mark

April 8 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1994 when Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to play in the Major Leagues, making his debut at Dodger Stadium.

The 21-year-old pitched an inning of work, giving up two runs on one hit while striking out two and walking two in a 6-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Park only pitched in two games for the Dodgers during the 1994 season as he spent most of the year in the Minors, but he went on to have a 17-year Major League career before playing in Japan for two more seasons and then retiring from baseball in 2012.