Tzu-Wei Lin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2021)
Tzu-Wei Lin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021 for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 102 career games, he hit .223 with 43 hits, 1 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-06-24
- Last Game
- 2021-04-26
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 193 | 27 | 43 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 57 | .223 | .298 | .316 | .614 | -450 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 25 | 56 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 17 | .268 | .254 (+5%) | .324 (+14%) | .425 (-20%) | .750 (-6%) | -23.5 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 37 | 65 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .246 | .247 (-1%) | .318 (+3%) | .409 (+1%) | .727 (+2%) | 23.7 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 13 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 26 | 52 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .154 | .244 (-37%) | .321 (-44%) | .417 (-59%) | .739 (-52%) | -449.9 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 102 | 193 | 27 | 43 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 57 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -450 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 104 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 7 | .212 |
| Away | 44 | 89 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 5 | .236 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-26 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-27 | BOS | ATL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-25 | BOS | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-24 | BOS | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-23 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-20 | BOS | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-18 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-09-17 | BOS | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-09-13 | BOS | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-11 | BOS | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-24 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 28 | 12 | 31 | 33 | 0 | 14 |
| 3B | 10 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 17 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 43 | 19 | 32 | 70 | 5 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BOS | 2B | 10 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | BOS | 3B | 9 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | BOS | SS | 6 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | OF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | SS | 23 | 9 | 18 | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | BOS | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | 2B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | BOS | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | OF | 9 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | SS | 12 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 |
| 2021 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 43 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Tzu-Wei Lin: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 24, 2017 and the final game on April 26, 2021, Tzu-Wei Lin built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Red Sox (2017 through 2020) and the Minnesota Twins (2021). Lin played primarily as a shortstop and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on February 15, 1994, in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Citye, Taiwan, Lin was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 180 pounds.
In 102 games and 193 at bats, Lin batted .223 with 43 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 12 RBI. Lin got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .316 (.614 OPS). Measured against the leagues Lin played in, the .223 career average compares with a .249 league average over the same seasons, 10.7% below the league. The hits column peaks at 16, in 2018. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .268 in 2017, 5% above that year's league mark of .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tzu-Wei Lin
- What years did Tzu-Wei Lin play?
- Tzu-Wei Lin played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021.
- Was Tzu-Wei Lin a pitcher?
- No. Tzu-Wei Lin was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Tzu-Wei Lin hit?
- Tzu-Wei Lin hit 1 career home run with 43 hits.
- What teams did Tzu-Wei Lin play for?
- Tzu-Wei Lin played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2017–2020) and the Minnesota Twins (2021).
- What were Tzu-Wei Lin's career stats?
- In 102 games, Tzu-Wei Lin had 43 hits, 1 home runs, 12 RBI, 27 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- What position did Tzu-Wei Lin play?
- Tzu-Wei Lin played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tzu-Wei Lin and how much did he weigh?
- Tzu-Wei Lin was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tzu-Wei Lin hit each season?
- Tzu-Wei Lin's home runs by season: 0 in 2017, 1 in 2018, 0 in 2019, and 0 in 2020. His most in one season was 1, in 2018.
- What was Tzu-Wei Lin's career batting average?
- Tzu-Wei Lin batted .223 over his career, with 43 hits in 193 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tzu-Wei Lin have?
- Tzu-Wei Lin drove in 12 runs in his career.
- What was Tzu-Wei Lin's career ERA?
- Tzu-Wei Lin finished with a 27.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Tzu-Wei Lin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tzu-Wei Lin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.