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Phillies Lose Pitcher to $1 Million Contract in Free Agency

Phillies Lose Pitcher to $1 Million Contract in Free Agency

Summary

Matt Manning, a baseball pitcher, has signed a $1 million contract with the Samsung Lions in South Korea's top baseball league, the KBO. Previously, Manning was with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers. He chose free agency and now will play overseas for the first time.

Key Facts

  • Matt Manning is a pitcher who used to play for the Detroit Tigers.
  • The Phillies acquired Manning in July, but he never played for them at their home field.
  • Manning was sent to the Phillies' Double-A team and then removed from their main roster in September.
  • After the season ended, Manning became a free agent.
  • Manning has joined the Samsung Lions in South Korea's KBO league with a $1 million contract.
  • Manning pitched 50 games in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2024.
  • He has a win-loss record of 11-15 and an ERA of 4.43 over 254 innings in the major leagues.
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