Chen Hung-wen (born 3 February 1986) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher for the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has played in the CPBL for the Chinatrust Brothers and Fubon Guardians.
| Chen Hung-wen | |
|---|---|
 Chen with Peoria Chiefs in 2008 | |
| Rakuten Monkeys – No. 13 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 3 February 1986 Hualien County, Taiwan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| CPBL debut | |
| March 27, 2013, for the Brother Elephants | |
| CPBL statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 52–45 |
| Earned run average | 3.60 |
| Strikeouts | 606 |
| Teams | |
Career
editChicago Cubs
editChen signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent in 2007, signing for a $200,000 bonus. His professional career began in 2008 when he led the Daytona Cubs to the Florida State League finals.[1] In 2009, Chen pitched to a 4.48 ERA with 98 strikeouts for the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. In 2010 for the Smokies and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, Chen pitched to a cumulative 3.98 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 32 appearances.[2] Chen began the season with Tennessee and Iowa, and in June 2011 he was loaned to the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. Chen pitched to a 1.82 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 19 games before being returned to the Cubs organization in late August. Frustrated with his lack of opportunities, Chen did not report to Spring Training in 2012, and the Cubs released him on March 10, 2013.[3]
Brother Elephants/Chinatrust Brothers
editChen joined the Brother Elephants, later rebranded as the Chinatrust Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2013 season. In August 2014, Chen was sidelined with inflammation in his shoulder tendon, and upon his return from the disabled list he was utilized as a reliever. On August 10, 2017, Chen returned to being a starting pitcher.[4]
Fubon Guardians
editChen joined the Fubon Guardians after the 2017 season. In 2019, Chen pitched to a stellar 1.70 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 50 games. In the 2020 season, Chen pitched to a 4.77 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 53 games.
Rakuten Monkeys
editOn January 3, 2023, Chen signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[5]
International career
editHe competed for the Taiwan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic in 2009, 2013 and 2017.
He is currently the leader in pitching losses in World Baseball Classic history, with three losses accumulated over the 2009, 2013, and 2017 competitions.
References
edit- ^ Torenli, John (September 6, 2008). "Chen pitches Daytona into FSL Finals". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2008.
- ^ "Hung Wen Chen Minor, Mexican, Winter & CPBL Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Sypa, Steve (January 28, 2013). "International Free Agent Profile: Hung-Wen Chen". Amazin' Avenue. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Rob (August 10, 2017). "Brothers closer Chen Hung-Wen returns as starter after 3 years". CPBL STATS. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Rob (January 3, 2023). "Rakuten Monkeys Sign Chen Hung-Wen". CPBL STATS. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors), or CPBL