Chin-hui Tsao
Taiwanese baseball player and pitcher
Born
June 2nd, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Taiwan
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A professional baseball pitcher from Taiwan, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball. Played for the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Recognized for strong pitching abilities and participation in international competitions representing Taiwan.
Compiled a win-loss record of 7-8 in MLB
Pitched for the Taiwan national team in the World Baseball Classic
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