Jang seeks ‘turning point’ on new team

Jang Won-jun, South Korea’s most expensive pitcher who signed a record-setting free-agent contract with the Doosan Bears, said Wednesday he wants to have a “turning point” in his Korea Baseball Organization career on a new club.

The Bears formally introduced Jang at their home park, Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, on Wednesday, a little more than a month after inking him to a four-year, 8.4 billion won ($7.6 million) contract.

It was the largest deal ever handed out to a pitcher in the KBO.

“I’d like to thank Doosan for recognizing my value,” Jang said.

“I will try hard to return the team’s faith with good results.”

Curiously, the left-hander turned down an even bigger offer from the Giants to sign with the Bears.

The Giants put a four-year deal worth 8.8 billion won on the table, but Jang said money wasn’t his biggest concern. (Yonhap)