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Phillies sign 6-foot-3 Korean pitcher who 'can really spin it'
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 17-year-old pitcher Chan-min Park from South Korea. Park, who stands 6-foot-3, is noted for his impressive pitching skills.
Key points
- Philadelphia Phillies sign Chan-min Park
- Park is a 17-year-old pitcher from South Korea
- He stands 6-foot-3 and has impressive pitching skills
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The Philadelphia Phillies are active in the international free agent market, signing an amateur from South Korea on Tuesday.
According to MiLB.com's Joe Doyle, the NL East club has agreed to a contract with 17-year-old pitcher Chan-min Park.
"Park (6-3, 205) is up to 94 and can really spin it," Doyle wrote on X. "He's got four pitches and a polished operation/strikes. FB, SL, CB, CH/SPL."
To finalize Park's contract, Doyle reports that the Phillies used the international bonus pool money they received in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Griff McGarry.
Obviously, the Phillies liked Park enough to make the trade involving McGarry. At just 17, he is still years away from impacting the Major League club.
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Currently, Park does not have a Baseball Reference page. Philadelphia will likely start him at their rookie complex in Clearwater, Fla.
Under-the-radar moves like this one could pay off in the long run for the Phillies.
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Q&A
Who is Chan-min Park and what are his notable skills?
Chan-min Park is a 17-year-old pitcher from South Korea known for his height of 6-foot-3 and his ability to spin the ball effectively.
What team did Chan-min Park sign with in MLB?
Chan-min Park signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, a team in Major League Baseball.
When did the Philadelphia Phillies sign Chan-min Park?
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Chan-min Park on Tuesday, as part of their activity in the international free agent market.
