Chien-Ming Wang is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees.
On December 22, 2008, news agencies reported that Wang and the New York Yankees agreed on a one year deal worth approximately $5 million dollars.Yahoo! Sports: Wang and Yanks agree to $5 Million, 1 year deal(December 22, 2008)
Brief Bio
A native of Taiwan, the Yankees signed Wang as an amateur free agent in 2000. Wang made his major league debut with the Yankees in 2005, pitching 7 strong innings and surrendering just 2 runs in a Yankees win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wang would go 8-5 in his first season in the majors. Wang won 19 games in 2006 and again in 2007. In 2008, Wang finished the season with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses with a 4.07 earned run average.MLB.com: Chien-Ming Wangz
Strengths
Wang has a very good 90+ mph fastball, a sinker, a slider, and a splitter. He is effective against both righties and lefties.[1]
Weaknesses
Does not strikeout a lot of batters. Must keep the ball down in the strike zone to be effective.[1]
Chien-Ming Wang Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to New York Yankees
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'3
- Weight: 225 llbs
- Rookie Year: 2005
References
Fast Facts
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Hometown
Tainan City, Taiwan
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Height
6'3"
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Weight
225 lbs
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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College
Taipei Physical Education College
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Rookie Year
2005
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Signature Pitch
Sinker
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Uniform Number
40
