Chien-Ming Wang
Taiwanese baseball pitcher for the Yankees
A professional baseball pitcher, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily with the New York Yankees. Played a key role in the Yankees' pitching rotation from 2005 to 2008. Pitched in the 2006 and 2007 MLB All-Star Games. Notably led the American League in wins in 2006 with 19 victories. Overcame injury setbacks and continued to play for various teams, contributing to baseball as a major league player through the 2010s.
Pitched for the New York Yankees
Led the American League in wins in 2006
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