Home > News

Wuxi baseball players to compete on world stage

Updated : 2017-03-03
(chinadaily.com.cn)

Xu Guiyuan and Chen Yanpeng, two new China National Baseball players from Xishan district, Wuxi, will compete for the 2017 World Baseball Classic in Tokyo this month.

The two 20-year-olds graduated from the MLB (Major League Baseball) Development Center situated in Wuxi Dongbeitang Middle School, MLB's first "baseball dream factory" in China, which provides American-style baseball training alongside the regular school curriculum.

The two young men have emerged as the most promising young Chinese baseball players in the last two years. If they perform well at the World Baseball Classic, the "World Cup of baseball", they may have a chance of representing China at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Xu Guiyuan joins the Baltimore Orioles on July 22, 2015, becoming the first baseball player from China's MLB Development Center to sign a deal with Oriole. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Chen Yanpeng poses in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge during training for the Australian Baseball League (ABL). [Photo provided to China Daily]

8.03K
Videos
 
640 - 副本.jpg

Enjoy cherry blossoms at night in Wuxi

5 13574401154769142426.jpg

In pics: Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area in early winter

1669873667704060377.jpg

In pics: Wetland parks in Wuxi

640 (5).jpg

In pics: Cuipingshan Tourist Resort

News
Sports
Videos
Photos
Business
Biz Updates
Industries
Development Zones
Companies
Travel
Attractions
Dining
Accommodation
Shopping
Entertainment
Transportation
Maps
Culture
Culture News
Heritage
Museums
Events
Services
Visa
Marriage
Healthcare
Jobs
Education
Useful Info
Government
Mayor
Departments
Districts
Policies
About
Overview
Statistics
Sister Cities
E-books
Copyright © China Daily. All rights reserved.
The Information Office of Wuxi Municipal People's Government.
Presented by China Daily.