Rakuten Momomon signs outfielder Dawson, hoping to add offensive power

Dawson. (File photo, AFP)

[Reporter Lin Youchen/Taipei Report] Lotte has been shut out three times in the past five games and has a team batting average of only 231% this season. After recently canceling its foreign investment in McSweeney, it continues to seek foreign strength. It is reported that it has found a new foreign hitter. Today, the official website of the Lexington Legends of the American Atlantic League announced that the team's outfielder Ronnie Dawson (tentative translation) has signed a contract with Rakuten Momozaru.

In addition to reporting on the signing news, the official website also wrote about Dawson's playing experience in the Korean Professional Football League, mentioning: "For Dawson, this signing is the latest chapter in his wonderful comeback story. After entering the major leagues in 2021 and then going overseas to develop, Dawson played for the Korean Professional Training Heroes (Kiwoom) in 2024. During the Heroes, he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear due to a collision with a teammate in the outfield. This serious injury not only ended his season early, but also forced him to start a long rehabilitation process."

Dawson played for the Korean Heroes in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, with a combined batting average of 332% and an on-base percentage of 399%. In the 2024 season, he played 95 games and 11 home runs in a single season, but was injured for the entire season at the end of July.

The Legends team also expressed congratulations to Dawson for welcoming this exciting new opportunity and thank him for his contribution to the team. The perseverance, professionalism and leadership he has shown have left a deep mark on the team. All members of the team wish him all the best and continued success as he begins a new chapter in his career in Taiwan.