Lin Yueh-ping

Lin Yueh-ping
Uni-President Lions – No. 17
Closing pitcher
Born: 28 January 1982 (age 33)
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
13 March, 2005 for the Uni-President Lions
Career statistics
(through 30 September 2012)
Record 25–32
Saves 109
Holds 21
ERA 3.577
Strikeouts 425
Teams
  • Uni-President Lions (2005–present)
Lin Yueh-ping
Medal record
Competitor for  Chinese Taipei
Men’s Baseball
Intercontinental Cup
Silver 2002 Havana Team
Bronze 2006 Taichung Team
Asian Games
Silver 2002 Busan Team
Gold 2006 Doha Team
Asian Baseball Championship
Silver 2003 Sapporo Team
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Lin.

Lin Yueh-ping, (Chinese: 林岳平; pinyin: Lín Yuèpíng; Wade–Giles: Lin2 Yüeh4 Ping2; born 28 January 1982 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan), is a Taiwanese baseball player who currently plays for Uni-President Lions of Chinese Professional Baseball League. He currently plays as a starter for the Lions.

Lin is among the fastest Taiwanese pitchers of the CPBL. He consistently throws around 145 km/h (90 mph), and when needed can reach back for more and has been clocked as fast as 154 km/h (96 mph). He features a slider as his out pitch.

At the end of 2006 season, he was diagnosed with a heart condition, and underwent surgery in May 2007. Afterward, he recovered quickly and was able to do limited pitching in late season.

He married footballer Chen Hui-shan in April 2009.[1]

His daughter was born on 3 November 2010 .[2] and son was born on 27 August 2012.[3]

Career statistics

yearteamgamewinslossesholdssavesGFCGBBKERIPERA
2005Uni-President Lions367330205411158135.03.87
2006Uni-President Lions46560110518236100.23.22
2007Uni-President Lions50000004322.17.71
2008Uni-President Lions437401700467344102.13.87
2009Uni-President Lions63451260024402266.22.96
2010Uni-President Lions39163140025322356.13.67
2011Uni-President Lions50044280027531958.22.914
2012Uni-President Lions34140230020311734.04.500
TOTAL7YEARS31625322110930251425221556.03.577

See also

References

  1. ↑ 大餅為愛妻加油 「足」感心 (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 27 August 2009.
  2. ↑ 中華職棒／喜獲女兒　林岳平：家中多了「交響樂」 (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 12 December 2010.
  3. ↑ 餅弟報到 大餅期待醫生兒子 (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 28 August 2012.