Top hit in MLB from Taiwan, imminent to CPBL…”3.5 years, up to 3.7 billion won.”

Some of the terms of the contract of Jang Wi-cheong (29), who declared his entry into Taiwan’s professional baseball league (CPBL), have been revealed. CPBL STATS, which reports Taiwanese baseball news, reported on social media (SNS) on the 19th (Korea Standard Time), “The Fuban Guardians club seems to have offered a 3.5 year contract between $2.34 million (3.3 billion won) and $2.67 million (3.7 billion won) to Zhang Wi-cheong.” In addition, he added that the Fuban club will pay about $100,000 (130 million won) to the Tampa Bay Rays club in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) in the amount of Jang Wi-cheong’s buyout.

On the 18th, news spread that Jang will return to Taiwan to participate in the 2024 CBPL draft. “It’s been 10 years since I’ve been working away from home. I miss my hometown so much. That’s why I decided to participate in the draft,” he said. “I’m really grateful that Tampa Bay understands and supports my decision.” CPBL STATS predicted, “Unless something unexpected happens, I’m sure Fubang, who has the No. 1 pick overall, will name Jang.” After the news of Jang’s return to Taiwan became known, Fubang’s team has started negotiations with the players. Local media reported that Jang wanted an annual salary package contract worth about 800,000 dollars. 토토사이트 추천

Zhang Yu-cheng is the most successful Taiwanese hitter in the MLB. His overall record is 0.204 (121 hits in 594 times at bat) with 20 homers and 79 RBIs. His 121 hits are the most ever recorded by a big leaguer from Taiwan. The gap with Lin Zhiwei (43), who is ranked second in the league, is nearly three times larger. He made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Indians (currently the Cleveland Guardians) in 2019 and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay, and the Boston Red Sox. He signed a contract with Tampa Bay in February and “reunited.”

He only played in Triple-A Minor League this season. He had a batting average of 0.293 (12 hits in 41 times at bat) with two homers and seven RBIs in 14 games. His on-base percentage (0.431) and slugging percentage (0.512) were all at 0.944. However, he chose to return to Taiwan after taking care of his life in the U.S. Jang was named MVP at the World Baseball Classic held in March last year, as he played four games with a batting average of 0.428 with two homers and seven RBIs.