Wang Yen-Cheng Re-Signs with Hanwha Eagles for $300,000 Total
South Korean baseball club Hanwha Eagles announced via official social media on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, that it has re-signed Wang Yen-Cheng, who holds one of the team's Asian-quota foreign roster spots. The new deal is worth $300,000 total — a $100,000 signing bonus plus a $200,000 salary. Wang pitched under the Asian-quota designation for Hanwha this past season, appearing in 26 games and throwing 133.2 innings, posting an 11-6 record with a 3.97 ERA and 100 strikeouts.
Contract details
- Club: Hanwha Eagles
- Announced: October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Signing bonus: $100,000
- Annual salary: $200,000
- Total contract value: $300,000
- Roster status: Asian-quota (아시아쿼터) pitcher
This season's numbers
- Games pitched: 26
- Innings pitched: 133.2
- Record: 11 wins, 6 losses
- ERA: 3.97
- Strikeouts: 100
What Wang said
In comments released by the club, Wang said he was glad to continue with Hanwha into next season, noting that this past season taught him a great deal — alongside the gains, it also made clear which areas he still needs to grow in.
He thanked the organization for believing in his potential and giving him another opportunity, and credited the coaching staff, teammates, and fans who kept supporting him. Wang said that going into next season as a full-fledged member of the team, he feels a greater sense of responsibility, and hopes to repay fans' expectations with improved performance.