Lo Kuo-hua
| Lo Kuo-hua | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 28 October 1992 Chiayi City, Taiwan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| CPBL debut | |
| July 14, 2017, for the Fubon Guardians | |
| CPBL statistics (through 2023) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–7 |
| Earned run average | 6.21 |
| Strikeouts | 64 |
| Teams | |
Lo Kuo-hua (born 28 October 1992) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Fubon Guardians and Wei Chuan Dragons.
Career[edit]
Minnesota Twins[edit]
On June 10, 2011, Lo signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent. He began his career in 2012 with the Rookie-level GCL Twins, pitching to a 2-0 record with a 1.13 ERA in 6 starts. He spent the 2013, 2014, and 2015 with the Rookie-level Elizabethton Twins, pitching to a cumulative 9-2 record with 9 saves in 53 appearances. In 2015, he had a 1.44 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 31.1 innings pitched.[1] Lo was assigned to the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels for the 2016 season. On August 4, 2016, Lo was released.[2]
Lincoln Saltdogs[edit]
On August 7, 2016, Lo signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Lo allowed 2 runs in 3.0 innings pitched for the Saltdogs over 3 appearances.[3] He was released on October 19, 2016.[4]
Fubon Guardians[edit]
Lo signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2017 season. In 75 appearances for Fubon through the 2020 season, Lo pitched to a 6.22 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 72.1 innings pitched.[5]
Wei Chuan Dragons[edit]
In 2023, Lo made 4 appearances for the Dragons, struggling immensely to a 20.25 ERA with no strikeouts in 1+1⁄3 innings of work. On November 30, 2023, Lo was non–tendered by Wei Chuan.[6]
International career[edit]
Lo represented Taiwan at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship, 2014 Asian Games, 2015 Asian Baseball Championship, 2015 WBSC Premier12 and 2017 World Baseball Classic.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet the Kernels — Kuo Hua Lo".
- ^ "Kuo-Hua Lo Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Kuo Hua Lo - American Association - player".
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2016 Transactions".
- ^ "Kuo Hua Lo Minor, Independent & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ https://x.com/gocpbl/status/1730146201327309039?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw
- ^ "2017 WBC Media Guide" (PDF).
- ^ "2017 TAIWAN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC ROSTER". Baseball America. February 8, 2017.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1992 births
- Living people
- Asian Games medalists in baseball
- Asian Games silver medalists for Chinese Taipei
- Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players at the 2014 Asian Games
- Cedar Rapids Kernels players
- Elizabethton Twins players
- Fubon Guardians players
- Gulf Coast Twins players
- Kōchi Fighting Dogs players
- Lincoln Saltdogs players
- Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games
- People from Chiayi
- Taiwanese expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Taiwanese expatriate baseball players in the United States
- 2017 World Baseball Classic players
- Wei Chuan Dragons players
- Taiwanese baseball biography stubs
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