PONSEWICE is really leaving! First, I've filled one spot. Hernandez is here…Peraza is really coming.
Nov 29, 2025
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Hanwha recruited foreign pitcher Wilkel Hernandez and foreign hitter Jonathan Ferraza on the 29th" he announced.
Hernandez, a right-hander born in 1999 from Venezuela, is a three-quarter type pitcher who plays fastballs with a sinker movement of up to 156 kilometers and an average of more than 150 kilometers.
The contract is worth a total of $900,000, including a down payment of $100,000, an annual salary of $650,000 and an option of $150,000.
He has been a starter throughout his career and has been responsible for more than 100 innings over the past two years, with his consistent pitching sense and perfect slider and change-up in addition to fastball.
Last season, he pitched 114.1 innings in 34 games (19 starts) for AAA, a minor league under the Detroit Tigers, with a 3-7 record and a 4.80 ERA.
Hernandez said, `I'm very happy to be a part of the Hanwha Eagles who finished second last season' and `I'll do my best to contribute to the team's victory next season.'
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As a corner outfield resource that can produce strong hits in all left and right at-bats, he won the San Diego Minor League MVP last season with a batting average of 37 percent and 19 home runs in 138 games for AAA, a minor league under the San Diego Padres.
Hanwha observed Peraza last season, confirmed the growth of defensive ability and the production capacity of quality line drive batting, and succeeded in recruiting after competing with many clubs, including NPB clubs in Japan"With the recruitment of Peraza, we expect synergy to strengthen the lineup with Chae Eun-sung, Noh Si-hwan, Kang Baek-ho, and Moon Hyun-bin." he said.
Peraza's contract is worth a total of $1 million, including a down payment of $200,000, an annual salary of $700,000, and an option of $100,000.
"I felt the passion, energy, and constant support of the fans with the Hanwha Eagles in the 2024 season, but it is a great honor to wear the Hanwha Eagles' uniform again," Ferraza said. "I did my best to become stronger and more prepared in the last period." I will do my best to help the Hanwha Eagles fly higher."
The Hanwha Eagles will succeed in reinforcing foreign pitchers and fielders following pitcher Wang Yancheng, who was recruited in the Asian quarter, and plan to recruit the remaining one-place players with caution.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
