Orix Buffaloes sign two 18-year-old Taiwanese players

The Orix Buffaloes have announced the acquisition of two 18-year-old players from Taiwan as developmental players. The new additions are pitcher Xu Chenwei and infielder Chang Yi-an.

Both athletes are currently affiliated with Kainan University. Xu Chenwei is a right-handed pitcher standing 183 cm tall and weighing 77 kg, assigned jersey number 131. Chang Yi-an is a right-handed infielder standing 180 cm tall and weighing 83 kg, assigned jersey number 153. The club views both young players as promising future assets for the team.