Korean 2-Way Prospect Signs with Diamondbacks
The 18-year-old shortstop and pitcher agreed to a minor league deal with a reported $1.5 million bonus, bypassing South Korea’s draft.
- On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially signed South Korean two-way prospect Eom Jun-sang to a minor league deal featuring a $1.5 million signing bonus.
- Eom, an 18-year-old standout from Duksoo High School, bypassed the Korea Baseball Organization draft to pursue his ambition of playing in Major League Baseball.
- The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder possesses a 95 MPH fastball and strong defensive skills at shortstop, though he plans to initially focus on his infield play.
- During his visit to Chase Field on Tuesday, Eom met with Diamondbacks teammates, including outfielder Corbin Carroll, while preparing to join the organization after graduation.
- He aims to become the second South Korean to play for the Diamondbacks, following former All-Star closer Kim Byung-hyun, who helped the team win the 2001 World Series.
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[OSEN=Reporter Hong Ji-soo] Um Jun-sang, dubbed the "Deoksu High School Ohtani" for choosing to head to the U.S. instead of the KBO Rookie Draft, is receiving intense local attention immediately after signing his contract. Wearing the Arizona Diamondbacks uniform, he is being recognized for his two-way talent as well as his outstanding athleticism, and is being scrutinized as the next generation Korean Major Leaguer.
Diamondbacks sign Korean 2-way prospect Eom
The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom, 18, agreed on to a deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus, and the team announced the contract on Tuesday.
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Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus
The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom have agreed to a minor league deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.
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