Lo Kuo-hua

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lo.

Lo Kuo-hua
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-10-28) 28 October 1992 (age 31) Chiayi City, Taiwan
Bats: Right Throws: Right
CPBL debut
July 14, 2017, for the Fubon Guardians
CPBL statistics (through 2023)
Win–loss record	6–7
Earned run average	6.21
Strikeouts	64
Teams
Fubon Guardians (2017–2021) Wei Chuan Dragons (2022–2023)

Lo Kuo-hua (born 28 October 1992) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Fubon Guardians and Wei Chuan Dragons.

Career

Minnesota Twins

On June 10, 2011, Lo signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent. He began his career in 2012 with the Rookie-level GCL Twins, pitching to a 2-0 record with a 1.13 ERA in 6 starts. He spent the 2013, 2014, and 2015 with the Rookie-level Elizabethton Twins, pitching to a cumulative 9-2 record with 9 saves in 53 appearances. In 2015, he had a 1.44 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 31.1 innings pitched.^[1] Lo was assigned to the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels for the 2016 season. On August 4, 2016, Lo was released.^[2]

Lincoln Saltdogs

On August 7, 2016, Lo signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Lo allowed 2 runs in 3.0 innings pitched for the Saltdogs over 3 appearances.^[3] He was released on October 19, 2016.^[4]

Fubon Guardians

Lo signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2017 season. In 75 appearances for Fubon through the 2020 season, Lo pitched to a 6.22 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 72.1 innings pitched.^[5]

Wei Chuan Dragons

In 2023, Lo made 4 appearances for the Dragons, struggling immensely to a 20.25 ERA with no strikeouts in 1+1⁄3 innings of work. On November 30, 2023, Lo was non–tendered by Wei Chuan.^[6]

International career

Lo represented Taiwan at the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship, 2014 Asian Games, 2015 Asian Baseball Championship, 2015 WBSC Premier12 and 2017 World Baseball Classic.^[7][8]

References

1. "Meet the Kernels — Kuo Hua Lo".
2. "Kuo-Hua Lo Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
3. "Kuo Hua Lo - American Association - player".
4. "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2016 Transactions".
5. "Kuo Hua Lo Minor, Independent & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History".
6. https://x.com/gocpbl/status/1730146201327309039?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw ^{[bare URL]}
7. "2017 WBC Media Guide" (PDF).
8. "2017 TAIWAN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC ROSTER". Baseball America. February 8, 2017.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)