Chiang Chien-ming

Chiang Chien-ming
Yomiuri Giants – No. 130
Pitcher
Born: (1985-05-27) May 27, 1985 (age 39)
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
June 14, 2006, for the Yomiuri Giants
Career statistics
(through April 17, 2007)
Win-Loss-Tie4-4-0
Earned run average2.49
Innings pitched59.2
Strikeouts31
Teams
Medals
Representing  Chinese Taipei
Men's Baseball
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Doha Team
Asian Baseball Championship
Silver medal – second place 2005 Miyazaki Team

Chiang Chien-ming (Chinese: 姜建銘; pinyin: Jiáng Jiànmíng; Wade–Giles: Chiang1 Chien4 Ming2; born May 27, 1985, in Taiwan) is a Taiwanese former professional baseball starting pitcher who played for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He was initially signed in 2005, becoming the fifth Taiwanese player to ever play for the Yomiuri Giants. His NPB debut was on June 14, 2006, first start was on August 22, on which day he got his first win.

Early life and education

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Born in Taipei County, Taiwan, Chiang played baseball at Qiang Shu High School in Taipei.[1]

Playing career

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In 2005, Chiang joined the Yomiuri Giants in Japan at age 20.[2]

Post-playing career

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In February 2023, Chiang retired from his playing career and became an assistant hitting coach. He attended a 2023 coaching seminar held by the Yomiuri Giants.[2]

International career

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Chiang played for the Taiwanese national team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic and the 2006 Asian Games, winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.

References

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  1. ^ Lo, Chih-peng (7 September 2018). "棒球》旅日被改動作由盛轉衰 姜建銘無悔野球人生". Liberty Times. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lo, Chih-peng (11 May 2023). "日職》回到職棒發跡地 姜建銘赴讀賣巨人進修教練課程". Liberty Times. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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