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Che-Hsuan Lin | Outfielder

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/21/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 180
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Astros sent OF Che-Hsuan Lin outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Lin cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 24-year-old hit just .247/.323/.316 in 113 games this past season with Boston's Triple-A affiliate and will remain with Houston as minor league depth. Fri, Dec 21, 2012 04:53:00 PM

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Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Astros designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment.

Lin batted just .247/.323/.316 with two home runs in 113 games this past season at Triple-A Pawtucket. But he's only 24 years old and could draw some interest.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Astros claimed OF Che-Hsuan Lin off waivers from the Red Sox.

Lin was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after posting a .247/.323/.316 line with two homers in 113 games for Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old outfielder could compete for a reserve outfielder role with the Astros in the spring.
Source: Jason Martinez on Twitter
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 06:33:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Sandy Rosario on the 40-man roster. Lin appeared in nine games with the Red Sox this year and batted .247/.323/.316 with two homers and a .638 OPS in 113 games with Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old has some speed and is capable of playing center field, so he could draw some interest on waivers.
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 03:29:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Jacoby Ellsbury has been nursing a strained lat of late, so Lin will be around as insurance. He picked up one hit in six at-bats over a couple stints earlier this season with the Sox.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 10:14:00 AM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lin lasted just one day on the roster, and won't be guaranteed a spot as a September call-up. The Red Sox recalled Pedro Beato in a corresponding move.
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 02:23:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lin managed one hit in five plate appearances with the Red Sox earlier this season. He'll act as outfield depth.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 07:22:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lin collected one hit in five plate appearances with Boston. He should be back up later this summer.
Mon, May 28, 2012 10:13:00 AM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll provide some depth with both Cody Ross (foot) and Ryan Sweeney (head) banged up. Lin has batted .256/.356/.360 with two homers and five steals at Pawtucket this season.
Sun, May 20, 2012 11:49:00 AM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket.

After one day on the roster, Lin returns to Pawtucket to make way for veteran backup outfielder Jason Repko. Lin, 23, could be back later this season, especially if injuries continue to wreak havoc on Boston's outfield.
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 04:15:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox purchased the contract of OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

The move is largely a formality, as Lin was pulled from the Pawtucket lineup last night. Lin, 23, will likely serve as the Red Sox's fourth outfielder until Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) returns. Ryan Sweeney, Cody Ross and Darnell McDonald stand to benefit in the short-term.
Sat, Apr 14, 2012 08:53:00 AM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Less than two minutes before the first pitch at Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Che-Hsuan Lin was scratched from the lineup, indicating that he may be on his way to Boston.

Manager Bobby Valentine hinted after the game that they would require another outfielder after Jacoby Ellsbury's injury, and Lin fills that role. He's not a tremendous asset offensively and will likely serve as the team's fourth outfielder until Ellsbury returns. Expect Ryan Sweeney, Cody Ross and Darnell McDonald to man the outfield in the meantime.
Source: Aaron Goldsmith on Twitter
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 07:20:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Red Sox purchased the contract of OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

The move protects him from December's Rule 5 Draft. Lin, 23, batted .245/.340/.305 with two homers, 36 RBI, 28 stolen bases and a .644 OPS over 539 plate appearances this season between Double- and Triple-A. He doesn't do much with the bat, but has solid plate discipline, very good speed and remains an asset defensively in center field.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 11:58:00 PM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Che-Hsuan Lin went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts and a caught stealing for Single-A Salem on Thursday.

Now that's a rough game. Lin, who played for Taiwan in the WBC, is hitting .139/.209/.169 in 59 at-bats for Salem. He's just 20 and he's a fine defensive center fielder, but he's going to have to start hitting one of these years. He finished at .249/.342/.359 in low-A ball last season.
Fri, May 1, 2009 03:27:00 AM
Che-Hsuan Lin - OF - Astros

Low Single-A Greenville's Che-Hsaun Lin went 4-for-5 with a homer, two doubles and six RBI on Sunday.

Lin is hitting .265/.363/.403, which is a pretty good line for a 19-year-old in full-season ball. He's also swiped 24 bases in 30 attempts. Since he's likely to remain a center fielder at higher levels, he has a chance to be a major league regular someday. He probably wouldn't have the power to make it as a right fielder.
Mon, Jun 30, 2008 03:03:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White