Floral is here! Hanwha Recruiting Liberato...Strong batting & wide defensive range center fielder
Jun 17, 2025
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On the 17th, Hanwha recruited Luis Liberato (born 1995, Dominican Republic) as a substitute for Esteban Floral, who was placed on the list of foreign rehabilitation players due to right pinky shoulder fracture (bone fragment production)" he said.
The contract period is six weeks, and the contract size is $50,000 in total.
Liberato is considered a left-handed hitter and a compliant center fielder with a wide defensive range on a spray heater that produces strong batting based on fast swing speed.
In the Major League, he played in seven games for the San Diego Padres in 2022, and his career performance in 11 minor league seasons is 0.254 with 86 home runs and an OPS of 0.746 in 910 games.
This season, he played in 29 games while playing in the Mexican League and recorded a batting average of 0.373 (47 hits in 126 times at bat) with eight homers, 29 RBIs and three steals with an OPS of 1.138.
After signing the contract, Liberato said "I heard that the Hanwha Eagles are leading the KBO league with the top ranks this season."I want to do my best to help the team win the championship."."
Liberato is scheduled to enter the country on the 19th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
