The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Korean two-way prospect Eom Jun-sang during the international signing period, according to multiple reports. Eom, an 18-year-old, forgoes the domestic league draft in South Korea despite being projected as a top-three pick. The Diamondbacks announce they have reached an agreement with Eom, and MLB.com reports the deal includes a signing bonus of about $1.5 million. Eom’s agency, Leeco Sports Agency, also confirms the signing. In a statement released through the agency, Eom says he is honored to pursue Major League Baseball and thanks the Diamondbacks organization for the opportunity, adding that he has more work to do as he aims to reach the big leagues. Reports describe Eom as both a shortstop and a pitcher who has played for Duksoo High School in Seoul and for Korea’s junior national team. In 2026 for his school, he is hitting .317/.443/.556 with three home runs and 20 RBIs in 18 games, while on the mound he has posted a 2.77 ERA with a 1–1 record across five appearances.
Diamondbacks sign Korean two-way prospect Eom Jun-sang
The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Korean two-way prospect Eom Jun-sang during the international signing period, according to multiple reports. Eom, an 18-year-old, forgoes the domestic league draft in Sou...
- Arizona Diamondbacks reach terms with South Korean two-way prospect Eom Jun-sang during the international signing period.
- Eom is 18 years old and agrees to a signing bonus reported as about $1.5 million.
- Eom forgoes the South Korean domestic league draft, where he was projected as a top-three pick.
- Leeco Sports Agency confirms the signing and issues a statement from Eom expressing excitement to pursue MLB.
- Reports describe Eom as playing both shortstop and pitching; in 2026 he posts a .317/.443/.556 batting line and a 2.77 ERA on the mound.
A Korean two-way prospect has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, forgoing a domestic league draft where he was projected as a top-three pick. The Diamondbacks announced Tuesday (U.S. time) that they have landed the 18-year-old player Eom Jun-sang during their international signing period. MLB.com reported that Eom agreed to a signing bonus of around $1.5 million. Eom's Seoul-based agency, Leeco Sports Agency, also confirmed the teenager's signing. "I'm really honored to have a chance to pursue my dream of playing in Major League Baseball," Eom said in a statement released by Leeco. "I want to thank the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for this great opportunity. I still have a lot of work to do, and I will take it one step at a time to reach the big leagues." Eom has excelled as a shortstop and a pitcher for both Duksoo High School in Seoul and Korea's junior national team. So far in 2026 for his school, Eom has batted .317/.443/.556 with three home runs and 20 RBIs in 18 games. On the mound, the right-hander has pitched to a 2.77 ERA and a 1-1 record in five outings covering 12 2/3 i
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