Chien-Ming Wang

Chien-Ming Wang, Taiwan's first MLB All-Star, shattered barriers for Asian pitchers with a sinker that generated a 55.3% ground-ball rate — nearly 10% higher than the average MLB starter during his peak. He recorded 19 wins in both 2006 and 2007, a feat unmatched by any Taiwanese pitcher in MLB history. This consistency outperforms #4 Wei-Yin Chen, who reached a maximum of 13 wins in a single season. Wang's career across six MLB seasons, with a 3.79 ERA over 1,054 innings, cemented his legacy as a pioneer for Taiwanese players in the majors, making him the benchmark for Asian pitchers in the league.