Taiwanese Two-Way Player Lin Chun-hsi Signs with Pittsburgh Pirates
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese high school player Lin Chun-hsi has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.
- Lin, a two-way player, can pitch up to 148 kph and has won multiple batting awards.
- He represented Taiwan in last year's U18 Baseball World Cup as a relief pitcher.
Lin Chun-hsi, a talented two-way player from Ta Hsi High School in Taiwan, has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The announcement was made on the Pirates' official website, marking a significant step in the young athlete's career.
Lin is a right-handed pitcher and batter, known for his dual capabilities on the baseball field. As a pitcher, he can throw fastballs up to 148 kilometers per hour. Offensively, he has secured multiple batting awards during his time in Taiwan. His versatility makes him a promising prospect for the Pirates organization.
Last year, Lin was selected to represent Taiwan in the U18 Baseball World Cup. During the tournament, he primarily served as a relief pitcher, appearing in four games and pitching 5.1 innings. He impressed by striking out eight batters and did not allow any runs.
Ta Hsi High School has a strong baseball program, and Lin's signing follows that of outfielder Liao Yu-lin, who joined the Milwaukee Brewers last year. Lin's move to professional baseball abroad continues the school's tradition of developing talent for international play.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.