About Wang Wei
Born 1978. Wang Wei is a Chinese baseball player.
Wang Wei (; born 25 December 1978 in Beijing, China) is a professional baseball catcher from the People's Republic of China. He holds the distinction of having hit the first home run ever in the World Baseball Classic, when China played eventual champion Japan in the first round. On June 20, 2007, he signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
While playing for China in the 2008 Summer Olympics, Wang injured his knee in a collision with USA player Matt LaPorta. He had to have surgery on it.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Wang Wei?
Chinese baseball player
When was Wang Wei born?
Wang Wei was born on 25 December 1978 in Beijing.
What is Wang Wei's occupation?
Wang Wei is a baseball player.
What nationality is Wang Wei?
Wang Wei is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wang Wei (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Wei. https://biography.guide/wang-wei-baseball-player/
MLA: "Wang Wei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wang-wei-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Wang Wei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wang-wei-baseball-player/.
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