Chin-lung Hu

Born: 2/2/1984 in Tainan City, Tainan City, Taiwan

MLB Debut: 2007-09-01 | Final Game: 2011-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Chin-lung Hu, born in 1984, was a position player who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. He made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers and later played for the New York Mets, showcasing his skills in a total of 118 games throughout his career. Known for his defensive versatility and agility on the field, Hu primarily played as an infielder, often demonstrating strong fundamentals that reflected his training in Taiwan, where he developed his craft before making the leap to the major leagues. During his time in the majors, Hu recorded 34 hits, including 2 home runs and 18 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .176. He also contributed to his teams with 4 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running capabilities. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite, Hu's value as a defensive player and his ability to contribute in pivotal moments were appreciated during his tenure in the league. As a Taiwanese player in MLB, he played a role in bridging international talent into American baseball, reflecting the growing globalization of the sport during the late 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	193	27	34	4	3	2	18	4	12	49	0.176	0.225	0.259	0.484	-750.3

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.484 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	LAD	NL	12	29	5	7	0	1	2	5	0	0	8	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	LAD	NL	65	116	16	21	2	2	0	9	2	11	23	0.181	.263 (-31%)	.333 (-24%)	.416 (-44%)	.749 (-35%)	-750.3
2009	LAD	NL	5	5	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	LAD	NL	14	23	2	3	1	0	0	1	1	0	5	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	NYN	NL	22	20	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	11	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0