Chien-Ming Wang is a former Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ten seasons. He made his MLB debut for the New York Yankees in 2005 and quickly established himself as a reliable starter. Wang was known for his powerful sinker ball and his ability to induce ground balls, which made him a favorite among his teammates and coaches. More about Chien-Ming Wang
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During his time in the MLB, Wang played for the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and the Toronto Blue Jays. He had a standout year in 2006 when he won 19 games and helped lead the Yankees to the playoffs. However, he suffered a foot injury in 2008, which derailed his career and prevented him from returning to his previous form. Despite this setback, Wang continued to work hard and was able to make a comeback in the MLB, but he was never able to fully regain his former dominance on the field.In total, we tracked 1699 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Chien-Ming Wang (2009 UD Sweet Spot Collection Chien-Ming Wang Auto Autograph 1/1 Yankees) was sold in November 2022 for $749.99 while the cheapest item (Chien Ming Wang signed baseball card Yankees All Star) found a new owner for $0.15 in September 2009. The month with the most items sold (81) was May 2008 with an average selling price of $49.03 for an autographed item of Chien-Ming Wang. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2020 with $99.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.25 was July 2015. In average, an autographed item from Chien-Ming Wang is worth $34.00.
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Braves sign Chien-Ming Wang (11/10/14): Atlanta is looking for rotation depth, but it's been a long time since Wang has been healthy and effective.
White Sox sign Chien-Ming Wang (07/17/14): Wang won 19 games in back-to-back seasons for the Yankees in 2006 and 2007, but since then he's logged a total of 259 innings with a 5.67 ERA while repeatedly being sidelined by injuries.
Chien-Ming Wang opts out of contract with the Reds (07/13/14): Chien-Ming Wang opted out of his minor league deal with the Reds and will look to continue his career elsewhere.
Report: Reds to sign veteran pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (12/19/13): Veteran pitcher Chien-Ming Wang has agreed to deal a free-agent deal with the Reds, according to the Focus Taiwan News Channel.
Bisons Activate RHP Chien-Ming Wang and C Jack Murphy (08/29/13): The Buffalo Bisons today announced that RHP CHIEN-MING WANG has been activated by the team and C JACK MURPHY has been promoted to the Herd from Double-A New Hampshire.
Jays recall Chad Jenkins, Chien-Ming Wang from minors (08/2013): Pitchers Chad Jenkins and Chien-Ming Wang are rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday after stints in the minor leagues, while Maicer Izturis was transferred to the 60-day DL.
Chien-Ming Wang Added to Bisons Roster (07/2013): The Buffalo Bisons today announced that they have added RHP CHIEN-MING WANG to their active roster after the pitcher cleared waivers. Wang is scheduled to pitch the second game of the Herd's doubleheader against the Syracuse Chiefs on Sunday at Coca-Cola Field (Game 1: 1:05 p.m.).
Chien-Ming Wang doing no wrong for Toronto Blue Jays (06/2013): Chien-Ming Wang doesn’t speak much English. Mostly, he has let his pitching talk for him.
Chien - Ming Wang Back in Yankees’ System (03/2013): Pitcher Chien - Ming Wang of Taiwan, who won 19 games for the Yankees in 2006 and in 2007, has a minor league deal with the team and could return to the majors.
Corey Brown finally gets a home locker, Chien-Ming Wang returns from DL (09/2012): Each time outfielder Corey Brown was called up for brief stints from the minor leagues this season, the Nationals were on the road, so he had a temporary locker in the visiting clubhouse just like everyone else. Read full article >>
Chien-Ming Wang or Ross Detwiler still a decision for the Nationals (06/2012): Contention, the Nationals are learning, can create difficult choices. In another season, they could choose patience for an accomplished, floundering starting pitcher. In first place , every result means too much to send a project to the mound and hope every fifth day. Read full article >>
Chien-Ming Wang to Start Again for Chiefs (05/2012): Washington Nationals starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang is scheduled to start for the Syracuse Chiefs on Monday, May 14 in the team's 12:00 PM game against the Rochester Red Wings at Alliance Bank Stadium. The game will air nationally on MLB Network.
PHT: No DH in NL imperiled Chien-Ming Wang’s marriage (04/2012): I’m a longstanding opponent of the Designated Hitter. I think it’s evil and wrong and Godless and I shudder to think that my children may hear about it from a stranger before I get a chance to have “the talk” with them about it.*
Bradley: Former Yankee Chien-Ming Wang has a chance to recapture glory (09/2011): Wang, now with the Washington Nationals, will start against the Mets tonight
Chien-ming Wang pitches another win for Nationals (08/2011): Taiwan's star pitcher Chien-ming Wang (2-2) earned his second straight win for the Washington Nationals Tuesday night (U.S. time), pitching his team to a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Baseball notes: Chien-Ming Wang to debut (02/2011): Wang to debut