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Jang Won-jun takes part in a press conference on Wednesday. (Yonhap) |
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)
