With Major League Baseball paused, teams haven’t been able to scout international players over the last few months. But since the Korea Baseball Organization is now underway, the New York Mets could utilize this time to observe one of the foreign league’s most intriguing pitchers.
While this is just his first season in Korea, Odrisamer Despaigne, 33, will likely attract a ton of attention from many MLB teams in 2020. Despite his age, the right-hander will become a free agent this winter and could make a strong comeback in MLB.
Before Despaigne signed a one-year deal with the KT Wiz this past offseason, the veteran hurler played six seasons in North America, having spent time in the Padres, Orioles, Marlins, Angels, Reds, and White Sox organizations.