Former Twins slugging Korean first baseman/designated hitter Byung Ho Park announced his retirement from professional baseball on Sunday, according to Yonhap News Agency's Yoo Jee-Ho.
"I was blessed with so much love from fans over my 20 years in professional baseball," Park said, via Yoo. "I'd like to thank all the managers and coaches I've had, and I was really happy to have played with all of my teammates. I bounced around several teams, and I will never forget all the love and support from my fans."
In the 2015-16 MLB offseason, the Minnesota Twins signed Park to a four-year contract worth $12 million after winning the exclusive negotiating rights to Park with a $12.