Age, Biography and Wiki
Bruce Chen was born on 19 June, 1977 in Panama City, Panama, is a Panamanian baseball player (born 1977). Discover Bruce Chen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
19 June 1977 |
| Birthday |
19 June |
| Birthplace |
Panama City, Panama |
| Nationality |
Panama
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 46 years old group.
Bruce Chen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Bruce Chen height is 1.88 m .
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1.88 m |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Bruce Chen's Wife?
His wife is Meredith Chen
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Meredith Chen |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Adriana Chen, Gabriela Chen |
Bruce Chen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Chen worth at the age of 46 years old? Bruce Chen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Panama. We have estimated Bruce Chen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Bruce Chen Social Network
Timeline
Bruce Kastulo Chen (born June 19, 1977) is a Panamanian former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Indians, from 1998 to 2015.
Chen was born in Panama to José and Luisa Chen.
He is of Chinese descent.
His paternal grandfather, Kuen Chin Chan Lee, joined his brothers and other relatives in Panama at age nine during the Chinese Civil War.
Chen's maternal grandmother, Kuen Yin Liu de Laffo, was born in Panama, but her family had to return to China after fire destroyed their home.
After years of hard labor, she returned to Panama at age 24.
Both of Chen's grandparents have died.
Chen signed with the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent on July 1, 1993.
He made the South Atlantic League All-Star team in 1997 when he went 12–7 with a 3.51 ERA in 28 starts for the Macon Braves.
In 1998 he made 23 starts for the Greenville Braves and was 13–7 with a 3.29 ERA.
He was selected by the Southern League as an All-Star and the Most Outstanding Pitcher.
He was also a Double-A All-Star, Baseball America minor league All-Star and the Braves minor league pitcher of the year.
He made his MLB debut with the Braves on September 7, 1998, against the New York Mets.
He started the game but only lasted three innings while allowing 4 runs on 6 hits.
He picked up his first win, when he went seven innings on September 12 against the Florida Marlins.
He remained with the Braves through mid-2000, pitching in 42 games (starting 11) and was 8–2 with a 4.28 ERA.
He was a full-time starter with the Phillies, starting 31 games with a 7–9 record and 4.28 ERA.
While playing for the Phillies, Chen had a loyal group of fans known as "The Chen Pen".
He made 11 starts (and 1 relief appearance) for the Mets and was 3–2 with a 4.61 ERA, and started the first game played by the Mets after the September 11 attacks versus the Braves at Shea Stadium on September 21.
He made 15 appearances (4 starts) for the Expos and was 2–3 with a 6.99 ERA.
He was traded for the fourth time, on June 14, 2002, to the Cincinnati Reds for Jim Brower.
He only made 1 start for the Reds and appeared in relief 39 times, with a 4.31 ERA.
Released by the Reds, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros on March 14, 2003.
He appeared in only 11 games and had an ERA of 6.00 with the Astros.
The Boston Red Sox selected him off waivers from the Astros on May 7, 2003.
He appeared in 5 games for the Red Sox, with 2 starts and had a 5.11 ERA.
He signed as a free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays on November 26, 2003.
He made 3 starts in AAA with the Syracuse SkyChiefs.
He was sent to the Baltimore Orioles on May 1, 2004.
He added a changeup to his repertoire of pitches, which includes an 87–90 mph fastball, and a slow 12–6 curveball.
In a 2006 article in The Washington Post, Chen said that he would like to visit China to better understand his roots.
Chen has a brother, Kastulo, and a sister, Karla.
Chen attended Panamerican Institute in Panama City.
Chen played for the Panamanian team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
He threw five innings, giving up four hits, two runs (both earned), and a walk, with three strikeouts, against a powerful Cuba team in the opening round of the tournament at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
During the 2006 regular season, he went 0–7 with a 6.93 earned run average (ERA), starting 12 games, but appearing in 28 others coming out of the bullpen.
The Orioles declined to re–sign Chen, and he filed for free agency on November 1,.
