Former Major league short stop Tzu-Wei Lin has signed with the Auckland Tuatara for the upcoming Australian Baseball League season.
Tzu-Wei Lin playing for the Twins in 2021 Photo: AFP
Lin played for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins and was part of the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series, although he did not play in the World Series.
The 28 year old Taiwan native played five years in the major leagues.
Lin is currently playing for the New York Long Island Ducks in Independent baseball.
"It is massive getting someone of Lin's experience and ability," said Auckland Tuatara chief executive Regan Wood.
"He can play at third base, shortstop or second base and will be a very good hitter at this level.
"It will be great for some of our young Kiwi players to learn off him and rub shoulders with someone of his stature in the game.
"There will also be significant interest in Asia in how he plays as well and that is a great thing for our franchise and for the league."
He joins four prospects from the Texas Rangers, three from the San Diego Padres and a host of local players currently confirmed on the roster.
The Tuatara are rejoining the ABL after two years away due to Covid-19.
The Australian League starts on November 10.
-RNZ
