The Samsung Lions announced on July 11 they have signed former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Paddack. The move aims to strengthen the starting rotation during the All-Star break.
The Samsung Lions sit atop the KBO standings with a record of 51 wins, 32 losses and two ties. Paddack will earn US$473,333 for the remainder of the season.
The 30-year-old American right-hander last appeared in the majors less than two weeks ago with the Texas Rangers. He also pitched for the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds this year, compiling a 32-43 record with a 4.83 ERA over 132 games.
The Lions own the league's second-best team ERA at 4.11, yet their starters rank fifth at 4.33. Paddack replaces Australian left-hander Jack O'Loughlin, who had filled in for injured starter Matt Manning.
