Xu takes 1st step toward career in MLB
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The hardest part of Xu Guiyan鈥檚 decision to sign a contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization was keeping the groundbreaking deal a secret.
The 19-year-old Xu this week became the first player from one of the MLB鈥檚 three development centers in China to sign with a major league club, opening a pathway both for Chinese players and North American teams.
鈥淏efore the signing ceremony, I haven鈥檛 said anything to my teammates and friends, I just reported this good news to my parents and my coaches,鈥 Xu said. 鈥淲hen my teammates heard, many of them sent their congratulations and they are really happy for me. I hope they can also work hard so that I can see them in the field of competition.鈥
The outfielder-first baseman will stay with his team in China for now, apart from a trip to Baltimore鈥檚 spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, to be introduced to the Orioles. The plan is, he鈥檒l finish high school in China before reporting to the Orioles spring training camp next February, where he鈥檒l be assigned to one of the club鈥檚 minor league affiliates.
It鈥檚 the first step in what he hopes will be a trail-blazing career. 鈥淣ow I have made the first step by going to the minor leagues, however, this is a big motivation and push to the development of this sport in China,鈥 he said.
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