Taiwan Baseball Star Joins Dodgers in the US with Highest Signing Bonus for an Outfielder in Taiwan's History

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Taiwanese baseball player Ke Ching-hsien, who recently graduated from Pingzhen High School, has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the teammate of Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish, and setting a record for the highest signing bonus for an outfielder in Taiwan, comparable to that of Chin-Feng Chen. Ke, a tall player at 193 cm, stands out with his strong hitting and excellent athletic abilities, drawing attention from the Dodgers who aim to train him into a versatile outfielder. His sports company mentioned his dedication to baseball since childhood and his success in various domestic and international tournaments, including winning the Best Outfielder award at the U18 World Cup last year and catching the eye of international teams. Ke expressed his goal to reach the Major Leagues within four years and dedicated his first pro contract with the Dodgers to his father for his birthday, expressing his desire to make Taiwan proud on the world stage.

Source: YAHOO

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