Yu Chang’s name likely sounds familiar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 3-hitter for Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic has a solid MLB history that precedes his time on the international stage representing his country.<\/p>\n
Chang isn’t stateside anymore, but he’ll be in the spotlight in the days ahead as he tries to lead Chinese Taipei to a surprising tournament run.<\/p>\n
MORE:\u00a0Reds reportedly sign 12-year old for $2.8 million<\/a><\/p>\n Did Yu Chang play in MLB?<\/p>\n Yes, Yu Chang played in Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n He played for the Cleveland Indians\/Guardians for the longest stretch.<\/p>\n Chang also suited up for the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a>, Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> and Boston Red Sox<\/a>.<\/p>\n He now plays in the CPBL for the Fubon Guardians.<\/p>\n Yu Chang’s Cleveland history<\/p>\n The Indians signed Chang as an international free agent in 2013 for a $500,000 signing bonus.<\/p>\n That bonus money doesn’t often go to players from outside of the Caribbean and Latin America, but Change caught Cleveland’s attention.<\/p>\n Chang made his MLB debut in 2019. His first major league home run came that September.<\/p>\n In total, Chang’s MLB career across his four teams included 20 home runs and a .204 average.<\/p>\n