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'''Dai-Kang Yang''' ({{zh|t=陽岱鋼|p=Yáng Dàigāng}}, a.k.a. {{Nihongo|'''Daikan Yoh'''|陽岱鋼|Yō Daikan|lead=yes}}; born January 17, 1987, [[Taitung City]], [[Taitung County]], [[Taiwan]]; previously known as ''Yang Chung-shou'' or ''Chung-Shou Yang'' 陽仲壽) is a Taiwanese [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]] for the [[High Point Rockers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He previously played in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]] and [[Yomiuri Giants]]. |
'''Dai-Kang Yang''' ({{zh|t=陽岱鋼|p=Yáng Dàigāng}}, a.k.a. {{Nihongo|'''Daikan Yoh'''|陽岱鋼|Yō Daikan|lead=yes}}; born January 17, 1987, [[Taitung City]], [[Taitung County]], [[Taiwan]]; previously known as ''Yang Chung-shou'' or ''Chung-Shou Yang'' 陽仲壽) is a Taiwanese [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]] for the [[High Point Rockers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He previously played in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]] and [[Yomiuri Giants]]. |
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== Early Life == |
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Yang was born in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan on January 17, 1987. After graduating from {{interlanguage link|National Taitung University Affiliated Physical Education Senior High School|lt=National Taitung University Affiliated Physical Education Senior High School|zh|國立臺東大學附屬體育高級中學}}'s middle school, he attended [[Fukuoka Daiichi High School]] in Japan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Storm.mg |date=2017-03-23 |title=一輩子打棒球的陽岱鋼，人生中最重要的是什麼？王牌球員一席話，暖了所有人的心-風傳媒 |url=https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/211155 |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=www.storm.mg |language=zh-TW}}</ref> |
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During his three years in high school, he hit a total of 39 home runs. This, along with his speed (running 50m in 5.9 seconds) and arm strength (capable of throwing up to 110m) earned him the nickname of "High Schools' Number One Shortstop".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=巨人・陽岱鋼、数々の逆境と反骨精神 「勝負しないと成長につながらない」 |url=https://sports.yahoo.co.jp/column/detail/201810060001-spnavi |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=スポーツナビ |language=ja}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Nippon Ham Fighters=== |
===Nippon Ham Fighters=== |
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The [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] selected Yang in the first round of the [[2006 NPB Draft]]. Yang was called up to the Fighters from the |
The [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] selected Yang in the first round of the [[2006 NPB Draft]]. Yang was called up to the Fighters from the reserve team on April 19, 2007. |
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Yang is a two-time [[Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series]] Game [[MVP]], winning the honour in Game 3 of 2012 and Game 2 of 2014. |
Yang is a two-time [[Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series]] Game [[MVP]], winning the honour in Game 3 of 2012 and Game 2 of 2014. |
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Yang batted 4-for-12 with a home run and four RBI in the first round of the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]]. Yang was the Most Valuable Player of [[2013 World Baseball Classic – Pool B|Pool B]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/2013/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130307&content_id=42385700&vkey=news_t843&c_id=t843|publisher=Worldbaseballclassic.com|date=March 7, 2013|first=Jason|last=Coskrey|title=Second round set in Tokyo with four talented clubs}}</ref> |
Yang batted 4-for-12 with a home run and four RBI in the first round of the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]]. Yang was the Most Valuable Player of [[2013 World Baseball Classic – Pool B|Pool B]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/2013/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130307&content_id=42385700&vkey=news_t843&c_id=t843|publisher=Worldbaseballclassic.com|date=March 7, 2013|first=Jason|last=Coskrey|title=Second round set in Tokyo with four talented clubs}}</ref> |
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Yang batted 4 for 17 with a home run and three RBI during the [[2015 WBSC Premier12]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Premier12 2015 |url=http://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2015-premier12/stats/general/team/326/all |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=World Baseball Softball Confederation |language=en}}</ref> |
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During the 2017 [[Asia Professional Baseball Championship]], Yang batted 2 for 7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=一般社団法人日本野球機構 |title=ASIA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 presented by ENEOS |url=https://apbc.npb.jp/en/stats_tpe.html |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=ASIA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 presented by ENEOS |language=ja}}</ref> |
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And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected for the Yomiuri Giants roster at the [[2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series]] exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.giants.jp/G/gnews/news_3913398.html | title=8日の「2018日米野球」参加メンバー決まる | work=読売巨人軍公式WEBサイト | language=ja | date=November 16, 2018 | access-date=December 5, 2018 }}</ref> |
And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected for the Yomiuri Giants roster at the [[2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series]] exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.giants.jp/G/gnews/news_3913398.html | title=8日の「2018日米野球」参加メンバー決まる | work=読売巨人軍公式WEBサイト | language=ja | date=November 16, 2018 | access-date=December 5, 2018 }}</ref> |
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Yang is the brother of [[Yao-Hsun Yang]], a cousin of [[Chih-Yuan Chen]] and a nephew of [[Tai-Shan Chang]]. He is also related more distantly to [[Chien-Fu Yang]], [[Cheng-Wei Chang]] and [[Yang Sen (baseball)|Sen Yang]]. |
Yang is the brother of [[Yao-Hsun Yang]], a cousin of [[Chih-Yuan Chen]] and a nephew of [[Tai-Shan Chang]]. He is also related more distantly to [[Chien-Fu Yang]], [[Cheng-Wei Chang]] and [[Yang Sen (baseball)|Sen Yang]]. |
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==References== |
== References == |
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Revision as of 00:57, 8 June 2023
| Dai-Kang Yang | |
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 Yang with the Yomiuri Giants in 2017 | |
| High Point Rockers – No. 1 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 17, 1987 Taitung, Taiwan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| April 20, 2007, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | |
| NPB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Batting average | .270 |
| Hits | 1,164 |
| Home runs | 105 |
| RBI | 482 |
| Stolen bases | 141 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dai-Kang Yang (Chinese: 陽岱鋼; pinyin: Yáng Dàigāng, a.k.a. Daikan Yoh (Japanese: 陽岱鋼, Hepburn: Yō Daikan); born January 17, 1987, Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan; previously known as Yang Chung-shou or Chung-Shou Yang 陽仲壽) is a Taiwanese professional baseball outfielder for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yomiuri Giants.
Early Life
Yang was born in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan on January 17, 1987. After graduating from National Taitung University Affiliated Physical Education Senior High School's middle school, he attended Fukuoka Daiichi High School in Japan.[1]
During his three years in high school, he hit a total of 39 home runs. This, along with his speed (running 50m in 5.9 seconds) and arm strength (capable of throwing up to 110m) earned him the nickname of "High Schools' Number One Shortstop".[1][2]
Career
Nippon Ham Fighters
The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball selected Yang in the first round of the 2006 NPB Draft. Yang was called up to the Fighters from the reserve team on April 19, 2007.
Yang is a two-time Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series Game MVP, winning the honour in Game 3 of 2012 and Game 2 of 2014.
Yang has won the Nippon Professional Baseball Gold Glove Award twice in 2012 and 2013.
2013 was the best season of Yang's career, where he batted .282 along with 18 homeruns, 67 RBIs, and a league-leading 47 stolen bases.
At the end of the 2016 season after helping the Fighters to victory in the Pacific League and Japan Series, Yoh elected for free agency.
Yomiuri Giants
On 14 December 2016 it was announced that Yang would be joining the Yomiuri Giants.[3]
Lake Country DockHounds
On February 23, 2022, Yang signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[4] He played in 79 games for the DockHounds, slashing .260/.357/.432 with 9 home runs, 35 RBI, and 7 stolen bases. On February 14, 2023, Yang was released by Lake Country.[5]
High Point Rockers
On March 6, 2023, Yang signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[6]
International career
Yang played for the Chinese Taipei national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts as the backup SS to Chin-Lung Hu.
In the 2006 Intercontinental Cup, Yang batted .267/.371/.567 and scored 9 runs, tying Michel Enriquez and Yulieski Gourriel for the tournament lead.
Yang was 1 for 1 for Taiwan in the 2007 Asian Championship, backing up Tai-Shan Chang at third base.
Yang batted 4-for-12 with a home run and four RBI in the first round of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Yang was the Most Valuable Player of Pool B.[7]
Yang batted 4 for 17 with a home run and three RBI during the 2015 WBSC Premier12.[8]
During the 2017 Asia Professional Baseball Championship, Yang batted 2 for 7.[9]
And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected for the Yomiuri Giants roster at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.[10]
Personal
Yang is the brother of Yao-Hsun Yang, a cousin of Chih-Yuan Chen and a nephew of Tai-Shan Chang. He is also related more distantly to Chien-Fu Yang, Cheng-Wei Chang and Sen Yang.
References
- ^ a b Storm.mg (2017-03-23). "一輩子打棒球的陽岱鋼，人生中最重要的是什麼？王牌球員一席話，暖了所有人的心-風傳媒". www.storm.mg (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "巨人・陽岱鋼、数々の逆境と反骨精神 「勝負しないと成長につながらない」". スポーツナビ (in Japanese). 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "【巨人】陽岱鋼と契約合意！背番号「２」１９日に入団会見" [Giants: Yoh Daikan agrees to contract! Wears #2, presser on 19th]. Sports Hochi (in Japanese). 14 December 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ^ "Lake Country DockHounds Add Taiwanese All-Star To The Roster". Lake Country DockHounds. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions".
- ^ "Rockers Add Japanese Major League Veteran Dai-Kang Yang". 6 March 2023.
- ^ Coskrey, Jason (March 7, 2013). "Second round set in Tokyo with four talented clubs". Worldbaseballclassic.com.
- ^ "Premier12 2015". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ 一般社団法人日本野球機構. "ASIA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 presented by ENEOS". ASIA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 presented by ENEOS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "8日の「2018日米野球」参加メンバー決まる". 読売巨人軍公式WEBサイト (in Japanese). November 16, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Dai-Kang Yang at NPB Official Website
- Facebook:陽岱鋼
- https://npb.jp/bis/eng/players/21825112.html
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Amis people
- Asian Games gold medalists for Chinese Taipei
- Asian Games medalists in baseball
- Baseball players at the 2006 Asian Games
- Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players
- Medalists at the 2006 Asian Games
- Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders
- Taiwanese expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Yomiuri Giants players
- 2006 World Baseball Classic players
- 2013 World Baseball Classic players
- 2015 WBSC Premier12 players
- People from Taitung County
- Brisbane Bandits players
- Taiwanese expatriate baseball players in Australia