Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang was signed for his prodigious pop. The 28-year-old slugged an incredible 40 home runs during his final season in the Korean Baseball Organization.
While the level of offense is thought to be much higher in the KBO, Kang is starting to show that his power wasn't a product of the league. He showed off that ability Thursday against the San Diego Padres.
With two men on in the first inning, Kang stepped to the plate against Ian Kennedy. On the first pitch of the at-bat, Kang belted an 85 mph slider to deep left center for the three-run shot.