Chin-hui Tsao

Taiwanese baseball player and pitcher

Chin-hui Tsao - Taiwanese baseball player and pitcher
Born

June 2nd, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Taiwan

Links & References

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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