Taiwanese pitcher Pan Wen-hui promoted to Double-A after dominant High-A stint
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese pitcher Pan Wen-hui has been promoted to Double-A.
- Pan, 23, previously underwent Tommy John surgery in November 2024, which sidelined him for the 2025 season.
- Upon returning, he dominated in High-A, posting a 0.82 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 11 innings.
Taiwanese fireballer Pan Wen-hui has earned a promotion to Double-A, continuing his ascent through the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system. The 23-year-old pitcher, who had previously reached Double-A in September 2024, saw his 2025 season cut short by Tommy John surgery in November.
Pan began the current season at Double-A but started on the injured list. After returning, he pitched in rehabilitation games in both Class A and High-A. His performance in High-A was particularly stellar, where he appeared in nine games, throwing 11 innings. During this stretch, he allowed only six hits, struck out 13 batters, and posted a remarkable 0.82 earned run average and a 0.73 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP).
His batting average against in High-A was a mere 0.158, showcasing his dominant control and effectiveness. This impressive stint has now paved the way for his move to Double-A, as he continues to work towards his goal of reaching Major League Baseball.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.