Manning, I'm shocked by the trip to Samsung! What's wrong with you? Question mark → Low level to help rebuild
Dec 02, 2025
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Japanese media 'Kokoka' reported on the 2nd 'Why did the right-hander sign with the Korean club in the first round of the MLB draft?He received an offer of more than 100 million yen (about 940 million won) in question. The low level (of the KBO League) will help rebuild it, he speculated.
Earlier on the 1st, Samsung officially announced that it had hired Manning. It costs 1 million dollars a year.
Manning is a top prospect who was selected as the 9th overall pick in the first round of the major league 2016 rookie draft. He made his debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2021. He was given the opportunity in 18 starts. By 2024, he had 11 wins and 15 losses with a 4.43 ERA in 50 games (all starts).
I stayed in the minor leagues this season. He had two wins and three losses with a 6.47 ERA in 33 games (6 starts). He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies and released in September.
Manning is a young pitcher who is not even 30 yet. It is unconventional that he decided to go to Korea without continuing his major league challenge.
'Koko kara' is the first-ranked pitcher in the draft to take on an unusual challenge. He made Korea a stage for his comeback. He has the potential to be an outstanding ace, but he cried over the injuries that have continued in recent years. It's an amazing transfer considering the age ahead of 30."
He went on to predict that Manning is expected to try again in the Major League after going through a realignment in Korea.
Major League Trade Rumors (MTR) highlighted that Korea is more stable than the minor leagues.
MTR is 'Manning is relatively young. He was a former top prospect. Considering this, he diagnosed that it was a bit surprising that he did not receive the attention of major league teams. "If you remain in the United States, you will have to go through a hard process in release, trade, or minor leagues." Instead, Samsung guaranteed $1 million.
MTR cheered Manning's decision.
MTR says 'KBO League is generally a batter-friendly league, but it has a relatively low level of competition. It could help Manning make a career leap forward. More and more pitchers are receiving the attention of Major League Baseball again for reorganizing their pitching rafters and performing well. It is highly likely that Manning's major league career is not over.
Reporter Han Dong-hoon dhhan@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
