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Tigers' Lee and Jones to Represent Taiwan and Korea

2/17/2026

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  • Hao-Yu Lee of the Detroit Tigers will represent Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic, while Jahmai Jones of the Detroit Tigers will play for Korea.
  • Lee clarified his intentions in English after a playful exchange with Jones, stressing respect for Korean culture, per Tigers manager A.J. Hinch.
  • The 23-year-old Lee joined the Tigers in 2023 and says the World Baseball Classic may delay his path to MLB.