Che-Hsuan Lin, baseball player, 2012-2012

Che-Hsuan Lin

Born: 9/21/1988 in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan

MLB Debut: 2012-04-14 | Final Game: 2012-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Che-Hsuan Lin, born in 1988, was a Taiwanese professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a brief stint from 2012. He made his debut on April 14, 2012, and concluded his MLB career on October 1, 2012. During his time in the league, Lin appeared in 9 games, showcasing his potential with a batting average of .250, which included 3 hits over the course of the season. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his presence marked a significant moment in the representation of Asian players in MLB. Lin was known for his speed and defensive skills, attributes that were evident during his time in the minor leagues prior to his MLB tenure. He played during a period characterized by increasing international presence in baseball, particularly from Asia, which was reshaping the landscape of the sport. Despite his limited playing time in the majors, Che-Hsuan Lin's career contributed to the ongoing narrative of global talent in baseball, and he remains a notable figure in the history of Taiwanese baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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
2012 BOS AL 9 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 3 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 BOS OF 9 3 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 3
Right Field 6