Justin Qiang

Justin Qiang (Chinese: 強巴仁增; pinyin: Qiángbā Rénzēng; Tibetan: Jampa Rigzin, བྱམས་པ་རིག་འཛིན) is a Chinese baseball player. He became the first player from Tibet ever signed to a major league contract when he signed with the Boston Red Sox organization in 2018,[1] playing that season with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox.[2] He was released on January 31, 2020, becoming a free agent.[3]

Justin Qiang
Catcher
Born: Meldro Gungkar County, Tibet
Bats: Left Throws: Right

References

  1. Tobin, Meaghan (September 9, 2018). "Why is baseball a hit in Japan, but striking out in China? Hint: It's to do with the PLA and Cultural Revolution". South China Morning Post.
  2. "Justin Qiang Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  3. "Justin Qiang Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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