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June 10, 2024

The Next Dominican Republic?

The Dodgers signed a seventeen year old outfielder from Taiwan:

The Los Angeles Dodgers have expanded their international roster by signing Taiwanese outfielder Ko Ching-Hsien, a promising 17-year-old talent. The organization has reportedly offered Ching-Hsien a $700,000 signing bonus, reflecting their confidence in his abilities and potential to contribute to the team’s future success.

Ching-Hsien’s athletic prowess was on full display during the World U-18 Baseball Cup, where he impressed scouts and fans alike with a stellar performance. His statistics from the tournament are a testament to his skill, boasting a .550 batting average, one home run, and four RBIs in just nine games, along with a notable 35 percent walk rate.

MSN.com

Note that Taiwan boasts a population about twice that of the Dominican Republic, suggesting the talent pool could be much bigger. If more large signing bonuses start working their way to the far east island, it might be the next ethnic group to dominate the game.