Taiwan’s Hsu signs for HawksTHREE-YEAR DEAL: The Hawks said that Hsu Jo-hsi’s addition to the team was a ‘very good Christmas gift’ and they are sure they can help him realize his potentialStaff writer, with CNATaiwanese pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi has joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) champions, on a three-year contract. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks chief baseball officer Kenji Johjima, left, presents Hsu Jo-hsi with a cap at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Hsu declared international free agency in late October and was pursued by several teams in both the NPB and Major League Baseball. At yesterday’s news conference, Hsu said that during a visit to the Hawks’ facilities, he was deeply impressed by the organization’s comprehensive resources. Hawks chief baseball officer Kenji Johjima said that Hsu would be given ample time to adjust to his new environment during his first season and would not be rushed into heavy usage.

Source: Taipei Times December 26, 2025 16:24 UTC