Kao Kuo-ching
| Kao Kuo-ching | |
|---|---|
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| Free agent | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: 6 October 1978 (age 45) | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| CPBL debut | |
| March 3, 2004, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| Career statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Batting average | .300 |
| Home runs | 134 |
| RBI | 902 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kao Kuo-ching (Chinese: 高國慶; pinyin: Gāo Guóqìng; Wade–Giles: Kao1 Kuo2 Ching4; born 6 October 1978) is a Taiwanese first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions. He served as the Lions' captain beginning in 2007. He has also played for the Taiwan national baseball team in 2008 Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[1]
Career[edit]
He refused to sign a long-term contract with Uni-President Lions, having the confidence that he will perform better next season.[2]
Before 2013 season, he claimed that he did not regret about not signing a long-term with Uni-President Lions last season.[3]
Kao did not play for the Lions in 2023, and was non–tendered by the team on November 30, 2023.[4]
Career statistics[edit]
| year | team | games | AB | H | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | TB | GDP | BA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Uni-President Lions | 99 | 301 | 72 | 12 | 34 | 10 | 37 | 68 | 128 | 15 | 0.239 |
| 2005 | Uni-President Lions | 99 | 358 | 112 | 5 | 52 | 2 | 30 | 63 | 153 | 17 | 0.313 |
| 2006 | Uni-President Lions | 82 | 291 | 82 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 111 | 11 | 0.282 |
| 2007 | Uni-President Lions | 100 | 425 | 152 | 20 | 89 | 0 | 30 | 51 | 238 | 20 | 0.358 |
| 2008 | Uni-President Lions | 96 | 395 | 131 | 7 | 74 | 0 | 32 | 49 | 184 | 10 | 0.332 |
| 2009 | Uni-President Lions | 70 | 277 | 98 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 23 | 37 | 131 | 13 | 0.354 |
| 2010 | Uni-President Lions | 106 | 408 | 111 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 48 | 63 | 142 | 14 | 0.272 |
| 2011 | Uni-President Lions | 120 | 472 | 157 | 22 | 84 | 2 | 53 | 64 | 260 | 14 | 0.333 |
| 2012 | Uni-President Lions | 114 | 432 | 115 | 13 | 82 | 1 | 52 | 67 | 183 | 16 | 0.266 |
| 2013 | Uni-President Lions | 112 | 418 | 123 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 24 | 64 | 160 | 15 | 0.294 |
| 2014 | Uni-President Lions | 107 | 340 | 89 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 26 | 49 | 112 | 15 | 0.262 |
| 2015 | Uni-President Lions | 91 | 346 | 113 | 5 | 57 | 6 | 27 | 44 | 148 | 12 | 0.327 |
| 2016 | Uni-President Lions | 111 | 437 | 132 | 11 | 74 | 1 | 38 | 74 | 183 | 18 | 0.302 |
| 2017 | Uni-President Lions | 102 | 323 | 95 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 62 | 130 | 11 | 0.294 |
| 2018 | Uni-President Lions | 98 | 274 | 89 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 33 | 121 | 8 | 0.325 |
| 2019 | Uni-President Lions | 100 | 242 | 65 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 38 | 89 | 12 | 0.269 |
| TOTAL | 16 years | 1607 | 5739 | 1736 | 131 | 851 | 32 | 437 | 864 | 2473 | 221 | 0.302 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Taiwan secures final Olympic baseball berth". The China Post. 14 March 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ^ "中華職棒／高國慶加薪9萬、今年月薪35萬 本季第5高". nownews. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "面對失敗 高國慶不悔婉拒複數約". nownews. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ https://x.com/gocpbl/status/1730142590115447007?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lin En-yu(林恩宇)
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CPBL MVP of the Year Award 2007 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Chang Tai-shan(張泰山)
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CPBL Hit Champion Award 2007 |
Succeeded by Chen Kuan-jen(陳冠任)
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