KIA recruits ML former right-hander Daniel Mengden
A wild pitching form and a high level pitch
‘Hanpot Rice’ relationship with Director Williams
By Choi Dong-hwan reporter [email protected]
Published 2020-12-25 11:28:23
Daniel Mengden, a new foreign right-hander from the US Major League, signed by KIA. Provided by KIA Tigers
The KIA Tigers have completed the formation of a foreign player who will play an active part in the 2021 season by signing right-handed pitcher Daniel Mengden (27) from the US major league.
KIA announced on the 25th that it has signed a contract with foreign pitcher Daniel Mengden for a total of $1 million, including a down payment of $300,000, an annual salary of $425,000, and an option of $275,000.
Daniel Mengden, a native of Houston, Texas, is a right-handed overhand pitcher with a height of 185cm and a weight of 102kg, and has played for 5 seasons in the major leagues and 6 seasons in the minor leagues.
Mengden, who played for Auckland Athletics from 2016 to this season, posted an ERA of 17-20, 1 save and an average of 4.64 ERA in 60 games in the major leagues. .
Daniel Mengden is evaluated that the fastball pitch of 140 km/h is excellent based on a wild pitching form. In addition, it has been evaluated for using various tools such as cutter, change-up, and curve with stable tools.
A KIA official said, “Mengden is a starting pitcher who has been watching with interest, and has a lot of experience in the major leagues even at a young age.” I did,” he explained.
“We expect that the relationship between coach Williams, Brooks and Auckland Athletics will help you quickly adjust to the KBO League.”