- Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1994. Has played for the Dodgers (1995-2001; 2008), Texas Rangers, (2002-2005), San Diego Padres (2005-2006), New York Mets (2007) and Philadelphia Phillies (2009).
- Gave up two grand slams in the same inning to the same hitter, a "feat" which had never happened before in MLB history. St. Louis Cardinals utility player Fernando Tatis, who had never hit a grand slam before in his career, also set an MLB record for RBI's in a single inning with 8. (23 April 1999).
- Is the first Korean born player in Major League Baseball history.
- Is considered a hero and one of the biggest celebrities in South Korea.
- In December 2001, Chan Ho Park signed a 5-year contract with the Texas Rangers at $65,000,000 which was one of the largest contracts for a pitcher at the time.
- (6 January) Signed as free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies. (2009)
- Signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the New York Yankees, the team that defeated Park's Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 World Series. (February 2010)
- Designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. In 27 games, Park had a 5.60 ERA with 25 ERs and 29 Ks. (July 2010)
- Claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. (August 2010)
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