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| Yang Hyun-jong, who signed a split contract with the Texas Rangers, left for the United States on the 20th. © News1 |
Yang Hyeon-jong, 33, was determined to prove that the split contract with the Texas Rangers was a good choice after surviving the fierce competition.
On the afternoon of the 20th, Yang Hyun-jong departed for Los Angeles in the United States and said, “I was thrilled until yesterday, but I don’t feel much today. It feels like leaving the team’s season spring camp.”
Yang Hyeon-jong, who obtained the free agent (FA) qualification after the end of last year’s season, chose a challenge rather than stability. Not wanting to give up his dream of becoming a major leaguer, he politely refused to renew his contract with the KIA Tigers, who were guaranteed wealth and honor.
The major league market, which had been frozen in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), gradually found vitality, and Hyunjong Yang also signed a split contract with Texas. If you are promoted to the major leagues, you can get $1.3 million. It also includes an incentive of $550,000 based on performance.
You must participate in the spring camp as an invited player to compete for survival. There is a path of thorns, but it is an atmosphere that is worth trying. Texas is being evaluated as relatively weak in starting positions.
Dallas Morning News positively evaluated the possibility of Yang Hyun-jong’s entry into the major league roster, and General Manager Chris Young also praised Yang’s’Inning Eater’ ability.
Yang Hyeon-jong was not proud. He said, “I don’t think I have a lot of opportunities and a high probability of becoming a major leaguer because I wasn’t doing well in Texas last year.” I will do my best.”
Yang Hyun-jong, who has heard advice from former and current Korean major leaguers, said, “I want to throw a lot of innings (like playing in the KBO league) if I have the opportunity.” The goal” he emphasized.
After stepping on the U.S., Yang Hyeon-jong must follow procedures such as self-isolation, body temperature measurement, PCR test, and antibody test according to the major league secretariat’s COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Joining the Texas camp could also be delayed.
However, I steadily prepared to play catchball and toss 50 balls from the bullpen. Yang Hyun-jong said he will leave the country in good shape with the help of the people around him and the consideration of the KIA club. “I will try to join (to the team) as soon as possible and show a good figure as soon as possible.”
In the end, he said, “I know the worries of fans well,” and “I will not regret as much as I chose, and I will work hard to show that it was a good choice.”