Lin Chun-Yu Leo

Career Overview

Lin, Chun-Yu Leo has competed in the NBBA World Series since 1998 and stands as one of the most accomplished international pitchers in league history. Representing Taiwan on multiple teams, Mr. Lin combined elite pitching performance with tireless dedication to growing beep baseball in his home country.

He pitched for Taiwan Bats from 1998 to 1999, Taiwan Condor in 2000, Taichung County in 2005, and most prominently Taiwan Homerun in 2001 to 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 to 2013, 2015 and 2025.

Top Pitcher Awards

Mr. Lin earned four NBBA World Series Top Pitcher Awards, tying him with Hall of Fame pitcher Rey Serna. Only Kevin Sibson, Tim Hibner, and Jared Woodard have won more.

His Top Pitcher honors came in:

• 2005 Houston, TX. Catcher Chao-Chien Chen
• 2010 Rochester, MN. Catcher Wang, Chen-Kuang
• 2012 Ames, IA. Catcher Wang, Chen-Kuang
• 2013 Columbus, GA. Catcher Wang, Chen-Kuang

His primary catcher, Wang, Chen-Kuang, also joins him in the Hall of Fame.

Championship Impact

As a pitcher, Mr. Lin helped guide Taiwan Homerun to four NBBA World Series Championships and four runner-up finishes.

World Series Championships:

• 2004 Taiwan Homerun, co-pitcher
• 2006 Taiwan Homerun
• 2012 Taiwan Homerun
• 2013 Taiwan Homerun

World Series Second Place Finishes:

• 2009 Taiwan Homerun
• 2010 Taiwan Homerun
• 2011 Taiwan Homerun
• 2015 Taiwan Homerun

Pitching to Offensive All Stars

Mr. Lin consistently pitched to elite offensive performers at the World Series, including:

• 2004 Chou Chih .571, Taiwan Homerun
• 2005 Jen-Jang Chang .629 MVP, Taichung County
• 2006 Wen-Shen Chiu .750 MVP
• 2006 Chin Cheih Lai .719
• 2006 Jen-Jang Chang .710
• 2010 Wen-Shen Chiu .623
• 2010 Chen-Kuang Wang .591
• 2011 Jen-Jang Chang .571
• 2012 Kent Ku .689
• 2013 Chaing-Kai Chen .676
• 2015 Chaing-Kai Chen .829 MVP
• 2015 Wen-Shen Chiu .691

World Series Statistics

Across 93 World Series games, Mr. Lin has 2,678 batters faced, 1,349 runs, recorded 318 strikeouts, and compiled a .504 team batting average.

His career strikeout percentage stands at 0.1187 with a contact percentage of 0.881, reflecting consistent command and durability over a long international career.

Dedication to the Game

Beyond statistics and championships, Mr. Lin’s contributions to Taiwanese beep baseball are extraordinary. A full-time taxi driver in central Taiwan, he regularly devoted his personal time during training season to drive blind athletes long distances, often traveling nearly 100 miles one way to Taipei to pitch and coach. He provided transportation and leadership to ensure players could compete and develop.

From 2009 through 2017, he continuously earned Best Pitcher honors at Taiwan’s Annual Spring Beep Ball Tournament, further demonstrating his dominance and commitment at the national level.

Legacy

Lin, Chun-Yu Leo’s career reflects elite performance, championship success, and deep personal sacrifice for the growth of beep baseball in Taiwan. His four World Series Top Pitcher Awards, multiple championships, and decades of service to his teammates and country firmly establish him as one of the premier international pitchers in NBBA history.