Read about Shao-Ching Chiang net worth, age, wife, children, height, family, parents, salary and baseball career as well as other information you need to know.
Introduction
Shao-Ching Chiang is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has represented the Chinese Taipei national baseball team in international competitions.
Early life
Name | Shao-Ching Chiang |
Net Worth | $5 million |
Occupation | Baseball pitcher |
Age | 29 years |
Height | 1.83m |
Shao-Ching Chiang was born on November 10, 1993 (age 29 years) in Hualien County, Taiwan. He is the son of Taiwanese parents.
Career
Shao-Ching Chiang signed as an international free agent with the Cleveland Indians organization. From 2012 through 2014, Chiang played for the Arizona League Indians, making just one appearance in each of his first two years. In 2014, he pitched in ten games (eight starts) and compiled a 4–2 win–loss record and a 4.53 earned run average (ERA).
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Chiang spent 2015 with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers where he pitched to a 3–2 record and 3.92 ERA in nine games (eight starts), and 2016 with the Lake County Captains where he posted an 8–12 record and 3.96 ERA in 27 starts.
He spent 2017 with the Lynchburg Hillcats and Akron RubberDucks where he pitched to a combined 9–10 record and 4.29 ERA in 25 total starts between both teams. In 2018, he split the season between Akron and the Columbus Clippers, going a combined 9–7 with a 3.90 with 135+1⁄3 innings pitched. He opened the 2019 season back with Columbus. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.
On December 18, 2019, Chiang signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. Chiang did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
On February 25, 2021, Shao-Ching Chiang agreed to a development contract with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The team subsequently selected him first overall in the 2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League draft.
International career
Shao-Ching Chiang represented Chinese Taipei at the 2014 Asian Games and 2017 World Baseball Classic. In the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea, winning a silver medal with Chinese Taipei. In the 2017 World Baseball Classic, he pitched 4+1⁄3 innings in one appearance against the Netherlands.
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Chiang again represented Chinese Taipei in the 2019 WBSC Premier12 as a starting pitcher against Puerto Rico in the Opening Round, and against Mexico in the Super Round. In total, he pitched 11.2 innings with 13 strikeouts and ERA 2.31. His strong performance later attracted many MLB and NPB inquiries. He ultimately ended up in the Detroit Tigers minor league system.
Wife
Shao-Ching Chiang is currently not married and has no ex-wife. He hasn’t disclosed his girlfriend to the media.
Shao-Ching Chiang net worth
How much is Shao-Ching Chiang worth? Shao-Ching Chiang net worth is estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income is his primary work as a baseball pitcher. Shao-Ching Chiang’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $400,000 dollars annually. His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential baseball pitchers in Taiwan. He stands at an appealing height of 1.83m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.