Justin Qiang (simplified Chinese: 强巴仁增; traditional Chinese: 強巴仁增; pinyin: Qiángbā Rénzēng; Tibetan: Jampa Rigzin, བྱམས་པ་རིག་འཛིན) is a Chinese baseball player. He became the first player from Tibet ever signed to a major league contract when he signed with the Boston Red Sox organization in 2018.[1]
| Justin Qiang | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: Meldro Gungkar County, Tibet | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Career
editHe became the first player from Tibet ever signed to a major league contract when he signed with the Boston Red Sox organization in 2018.[2] playing that season with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox.[3] He was released on January 31, 2020, becoming a free agent.[4]
References
edit- ^ Tobin, Meaghan (September 9, 2018). "Why is baseball a hit in Japan, but striking out in China? Hint: It's to do with the PLA and Cultural Revolution". South China Morning Post.
- ^ Tobin, Meaghan (September 9, 2018). "Why is baseball a hit in Japan, but striking out in China? Hint: It's to do with the PLA and Cultural Revolution". South China Morning Post.
- ^ "Justin Qiang Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Qiang Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 26, 2020.