Life reversal in Hanwha! 1+1 year, 14.7 billion jackpots, independent league players become major leaguers
Photo =Houston Astros official SNS account
I succeeded in turning my life around in Korea. Ryan Weiss, who had no major league experience, signed a contract with the Houston Astros after succeeding in the KBO League.
The Houston club said on its official SNS account on the 10th (Korea Standard Time) "We signed a one-year big league contract with right-hander Weiss. It also includes club options for the 2027 season" the release said. According to local media reports in the U.S., Weiss is guaranteed an annual salary of $2.6 million (about 3.82 billion won) in the 2026 season and can receive up to $10 million if Houston executes club options in the 2027 season. In fact, it's a $10 million contract for one year plus one. Of course, if Weiss is sluggish next year, he will be released as a free agent if Houston does not implement the club option.
The 5th game of the Korean Series between LG and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 31st. Hanwha Weiss is giving strength. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.31/
Weiss made a turnaround in Korea. Until Hanwha recruited Weiss as an injury replacement during the 2024 season, he was even considering retirement from the minor league and the U.S. independent league career. However, he succeeded in renewing his contract by showing good skills as a substitute, and this season 'potential' was properly broken.He pitched 16-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 30 regular-season games, and was impressive to show his fighting spirit in the postseason. Along with his teammate Cody Ponce, he made a strong impression with the league's best 'one-two punch', and eventually received a big league love call that he had not received. Houston registered Weiss on the 40-man roster straight away.
The Weiss couple were greatly loved by Hanwha fans. In particular, Weiss' wife Hayley Brook received attention as soon as she joined while also working as an SNS influencer, but she was actively interacting and communicating with Hanwha fans throughout her time in Korea. After his wife Hailey was officially confirmed to go to Houston, he expressed regret over the end of his life in Korea through his SNS. Hayley is currently pregnant.
The game between the Hanwha Eagles and the LG Twins in Game 4 of the Korean Series at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 30th. Hanwha starter Weiss is hugging coach Yang Sang-moon. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.30/
Haley said, `I can't imagine the tremendous welcome, support, and endless kindness that people showed when they first came to Korea"Life in Korea has changed us so much that it is difficult to explain, and I grew up here, healed, and loved a lot." Then "It's not forever goodbye, it's Jamsil's farewell." Korea will remain our favorite place on Earth."
Weiss also left a greeting to Hanwha fans through SNS. Weiss said "My life in Korea is over, but the impact of my two years in Korea on me is hard to describe. When I first came to Korea, I tried to have a good influence on the team, but rather, I didn't think I would be more influenced by the country and people of Korea. The opportunity I started with baseball became one of the great blessings of my life. I thank Hanwha for giving me a chance to play in the independent league, and Korea will always be a part of me."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
