Phillies make splash in international market with Korean pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed a promising young pitcher from Korea named Chan-Min Park. At just 17 years old, Park has shown potential with a fastball reaching 94 miles per hour. The organization is currently deciding where he will begin his development in their farm system.
- ▪The Phillies have signed Chan-Min Park as part of their international signing class.
- ▪Park is a 17-year-old pitcher with a fastball that has reached 94 miles per hour.
- ▪The Phillies are considering either their Dominican Republic academy or Clearwater for Park's initial training.
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