Chin-hui Tsao
Born: 6/2/1981 in Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan
MLB Debut: 2003-07-25 | Final Game: 2016-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Chin-hui Tsao, born in 1981, was a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2016. Tsao made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies, where he showcased his talents as a right-handed pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 5-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.75. He struck out 67 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Tsao's journey in baseball was significant as he represented a growing presence of international talent in the MLB during the early 2000s, a period marked by the increasing globalization of the sport. His success in the minor leagues and subsequent promotion to the majors highlighted the impact of baseball's global outreach, particularly in regions such as Asia. After his time in the MLB, Tsao continued to play in various international leagues, further solidifying his legacy as a pioneer for Taiwanese players in professional baseball. His contributions to the game have inspired future generations of athletes from Taiwan and beyond.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 97.0 | 105 | 62 | 22 | 40 | 67 | 5.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | NL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 48 | 29 | 20 | 29 | 6.02 | -2464.6 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11.0 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6.55 | -877.5 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4.38 | - |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10.29 | - |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.357 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | NL | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | P | 9 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | COL | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | COL | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAN | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $332,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $317,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $649,000 | ||