KBO MVP's 'unrivaled' life turnaround, only 1.3 billion won in Korea → ML 19.7 billion mega contract.

 Right-hander Eric Peddy (30), who dominated the KBO League with record-breaking performances in the 2023 season, will return to the American Major League (MLB) stage. The destination is the Chicago White Sox. Peddie, who received an annual salary of 1.3 billion won in Korea, is now a man receiving a total of 19.7 billion won in the United States. Life reversal. Korea was the promised land for him.


MLB.com, the official website of the U.S. Major League Baseball, quoted a source on the 6th (Korean time) and said, "Eric Peddy has agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago White Sox worth a total of $15 million (KRW 19.69 billion)." terms on a two-year, $15 million deal with free agent pitcher Erick Fedde,” the report said.

Also, on the same day, ESPN's Jeff Passan, an American sports media outlet, said, "Peddy has signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. A two-year contract worth a total of $15 million has been agreed upon."

After additional procedures such as medical tests are completed, the Chicago White Sox team is expected to make an official announcement. Details of the contract, including additional options, have not yet been clearly revealed. However, when looking at the overall scale, it can be said to be a large contract with an annual average of $7.5 million (approximately 9.846 billion won) and a total value of $15 million. Just before coming to Korea, Peddie received an annual salary of $2.15 million (about 2.8 billion won) from the Washington Nationals in the 2022 season, and his salary has more than tripled in just two years. In Korea, he received an amount of $1 million (1.3 billion won), which is less than the 2022 season, so it can be said to be a turning point in his life.

Previously, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand said on the 5th that "Eric Peddy is reportedly close to signing a contract with an unspecified team. The contract period is two years, and his annual salary is more than $5 million (approximately KRW 6.5 billion). (Erick Fedde is believed to be nearing a deal with an unspecified team, per source. He's likely looking at a two-year deal worth more than $5 million per year). In the end, the identity of the unspecified team was revealed. It was the Chicago White Sox.


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