one home run, appearing in 39 games. As a key member of the Chunichi Dragons, he led his team to their first Central League title since 1988. After the 1999 season, the Chunichi Dragons attempted to renew the contract with Sun as the contract was expired, but the Dragons didn't reach agreement on the new contract with Sun's former team Haitai Tigers, which required another loan for the contract extension. Amid controversy, Sun announced retirement on November 22, 1999 after he finally failed to sign with the Dragons. Meanwhile, the Haitai Tigers in the KBO also planned to set his final game with a ceremony in Gwangju, South Korea. However, Sun decided to play his final game in Nagoya, Japan. On March 6, 2000, Sun started the Dragons' first 2000 pre-season game against the Yomiuri Giants in Nagoya Dome, and threw two pitches against Hideki Matsui, allowing a single in his final pitch. The game was followed by an elaborate retirement ceremony. In film Sun was played by Yang Dong-geun in the film Perfect Game (2011) and Choi Dong-won was played by Cho Seung-woo. See also List of KBO career win leaders List of KBO career strikeout leaders List of KBO career saves leaders References External links Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization Kia Tigers managers Samsung Lions managers South Korean baseball managers Samsung Lions coaches Baseball players at the 1984 Summer Olympics Olympic baseball players of South Korea Chunichi Dragons players Haitai Tigers players South Korean expatriate baseball players in Japan KBO League Most Valuable Player Award winners KBO League pitchers South Korean baseball coaches South Korean Roman Catholics Korea University alumni 1963 births Living people Baseball players with retired numbers Boseong Seon clan Sportspeople from Gwangju