Age, Biography and Wiki
Chin-Lung Hu was born on 2 February, 1984 in Tainan City, Taiwan, is a Taiwanese baseball player (born 1984). Discover Chin-Lung Hu'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 40 years old?
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| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
2 February, 1984 |
| Birthday |
2 February |
| Birthplace |
Tainan City, Taiwan |
| Nationality |
Taiwan
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He is a member of famous player with the age 40 years old group.
Chin-Lung Hu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Chin-Lung Hu height is 5′ 11″ and Weight 190 lbs.
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| Height |
5′ 11″ |
| Weight |
190 lbs |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Chin-Lung Hu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chin-Lung Hu worth at the age of 40 years old? Chin-Lung Hu’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Taiwan. We have estimated Chin-Lung Hu'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Chin-Lung Hu Social Network
Timeline
Chin-Lung Hu (born February 2, 1984, Chinese 胡金龍 Hú Jīnlóng) is a Taiwanese professional baseball shortstop for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
He was the fifth player — and first infielder — from Taiwan to play in MLB.
His last name (along with that of fellow Taiwanese Fu-Te Ni, formerly of the Detroit Tigers) is the shortest in MLB history.
Hu was signed by the Dodgers on January 31, 2003, and began his professional career with the rookie league Ogden Raptors in 2003.
He split 2004 between the Columbus Catfish in A ball and the Vero Beach Dodgers in High-A ball.
In 2005, he played the whole season at Vero Beach and hit .313 with 23 stolen bases.
In 2006, he played for the Double-A Jacksonville Suns.
Hu played in the All-Star Futures Game during the All-Star break in both 2006 and 2007.
Hu was selected for Chinese Taipei national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic, 2006 Asian Games, 2010 Asian Games and 2017 World Baseball Classic.
He won the MVP award for his performance in the 2007 game.
He was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on July 12, 2007, and made his major league debut on September 1,, against the San Diego Padres.
In his second MLB at bat, Hu hit a solo home run against the San Diego Padres reliever Brett Tomko on September 11, 2007, against the Padres, becoming the first position player born in Taiwan to hit a home run in MLB.
(Hu's teammate, pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, had become the first Taiwanese-born player to hit a home run in MLB earlier in 2007).
On September 25, Hu hit a two-run homer against the Colorado Rockies' starting pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez and became the first Taiwanese-born player to hit two home runs.
Hu spent most of 2009 in AAA with the Albuquerque Isotopes and appeared in only five games with the Dodgers after a September callup.
He missed the 2009 World Baseball Classic and 2013 World Baseball Classic editions of the event due to injury.
In 2010, he again spent most of the year with the Isotopes.
He appeared in 14 games with the Dodgers in 2010 and got 3 hits in 23 at-bats.
On December 27, 2010, he was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Michael Antonini.
On May 17, he was outrighted to the minor leagues.
After playing for the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League and starting shortstop for the World All-Stars at the 2011 Australian Baseball League All-Star Game, Hu signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians in January, 2012.
He was released on March 28, 2012 and signed to a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, however his contract was voided the next day after he failed a physical.
He then signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for the 2012 season.
In 2013, he signed with the EDA Rhinos of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Hu was named captain of the team.
On September 11, 2016, Hu hit two home runs as part of a CPBL record eight home runs hit by the Rhinos.
Hu and the Rhinos won the 2016 Taiwan Series, before the team changed its name to the Fubon Guardians the next season.
While playing in the CPBL, Hu participated in the 2019 WBSC Premier12.
On April 18, 2020, Hu became the 23rd and fastest player in CPBL history to reach 1,000 hits.
He was demoted to the CPBL minor leagues on June 25, 2020, as a message posted on the messaging application Line suggested that Hu advocated for the firing of field manager Hong I-chung.
