Following in the footsteps of Taiwanese baseball superstars like Chien-Ming Wang and Chin-Feng Chen Hon-Chih Kuo came tothe United States in search of a pro baseball career. In 1999 he signed with the Dodgers but elbowproblems prevented him from making any sort of animpact. Following 2 Tommy John surgeries Kuo wasfinally able to make it onto the field in 2005. In 2008 Kuo enjoyed a breakout season going 5-3 with a 2.14 ERA over 80 innings pitched. He continues to be a major part of the Dodgers bullpen. An MLB baseball hand signed on the sweet spot is perhaps the most coveted collectible in the industry. It is the foundation of sports collectibles and remains the most popular way to celebrate a players career. This MLB baseball is hand signed by Kuo on the sweet spot in blue ink. It comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. Ordering This Item? Heres a Tip: Protectwhat you collect. A Steiner Sports UV-ProtectedGlass Baseball Case will help maintain this itemsvalue and defend against unnecessary fading and dust. Click Display Cases above to locate the rightprotection for your new collectible.\r\n