[citation needed] Kim started his international career at the 1983 Intercontinental Cup.
The same year he played the first round of the 1983 draft for MBC Blue Dragons, but did not sign a contract.
Next year he took part in the Amateur World Series and 1984 Summer Olympics, where baseball was a demonstration sport.
Until 2012, he remained a high KBO League scorer in several categories, including saves and saves points (first); number of wins (6th); games pitched, earned run average and innings pitched (8th); and winning percentage (10th).
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