Tzu-Wei Lin

Born: 2/15/1994 in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Citye, Taiwan

MLB Debut: 2017-06-24 | Final Game: 2021-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Tzu-Wei Lin, born in 1994, was a Taiwanese professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 2017 to 2021. Known for his versatility on the field, Lin played primarily as an infielder and outfielder, showcasing his adaptability in various defensive roles. Throughout his career, he participated in 102 games, where he recorded 43 hits, including one home run, and drove in 12 runs, finishing with a batting average of .223. His ability to contribute in multiple positions was an asset to his teams, particularly during a time when versatility became increasingly valued in the evolving landscape of MLB. Lin's journey to the major leagues highlighted the growing presence of international players in baseball, particularly from Asia. As a representative of Taiwan, he added to the rich tapestry of baseball's global influence during his tenure. With two stolen bases to his name, Lin demonstrated a willingness to take risks on the bases, embodying a style of play that combined speed with strategic positioning. While his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Lin's contributions reflect the ongoing integration of diverse talent in MLB, marking an important chapter in the game's history. After concluding his professional career on April 26, 2021, Lin left a legacy as a player who helped pave the way for future generations of Taiwanese athletes in baseball.

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	0.223	0.298	0.316	0.614	-472.5

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 0.614 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
2017	BOS	AL	25	56	7	15	0	2	0	2	1	9	17	0.268	.254 (+5%)	.324 (+14%)	.425 (-20%)	.750 (-6%)	-24.6
2018	BOS	AL	37	65	15	16	6	1	1	6	0	8	17	0.246	.247 (-1%)	.318 (+3%)	.409 (+1%)	.727 (+2%)	23.7
2019	BOS	AL	13	20	3	4	2	0	0	1	1	2	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	BOS	AL	26	52	2	8	1	0	0	3	0	2	17	0.154	.244 (-37%)	.321 (-44%)	.417 (-59%)	.739 (-52%)	-471.6
2021	MIN	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	0	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 506.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

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

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