Chih-Hsien Chiang Stats & Scouting Report

AB	3356
AVG	.273
OBP	.318
SLG	.433
HR	83

Full name Chih-Hsien Chiang
Born 02/21/1988 in Taitung, Taiwan
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Seattle was an aggressive seller at the 2011 trade deadline. After the Mariners sent Doug Fister and David Pauley to the Tigers, they engaged the Dodgers and Red Sox in a three-way trade. In exchange for giving Erik Bedard and minor league righthander Josh Fields to Boston, Seattle got Trayvon Robinson from Los Angeles and Chiang from the Sox. Chiang hit .273/.319/.422 in his first five pro seasons and didn't take off until he got a better handle on his diabetes before the 2011 season. He played with more energy and consistency, leading the Double-A Eastern League in slugging (.648) and earning a trip to the Futures Game. Chiang is an aggressive hitter with pop to the gaps and some home run power to the pull side. His bat and power still don't grade out as more than average, which makes it hard to project him as a regular. A former second baseman, Chiang is an average defender with solid arm strength in right field. He's a below-average runner with a thick lower half. He's one of 10 outfielders on the Mariners' 40-man roster, which will make it tough for him to find playing time in Tacoma. He could return to Jackson after his disappointing showing following the trade.

Minor League Top Prospects

After struggling to make much of an impact in his first five pro seasons, Chiang got a handle on his diabetes for the first time last offseason. With greater energy and consistency, he earned a Futures Game berth and led the EL in slugging (.648) before the Red Sox sent him to the Mariners in the three-team Erik Bedard trade. With added strength due to better health, Chiang shows impressive power to the gaps and over-the-fence power to right. He's an aggressive hitter who likes to pull the ball. His value will depend on the bat, including whether he can continue to hit lefthanders like he did with Portland (.281/.326/.562). A former second baseman, Chiang is an average defender with solid arm strength sufficient for right field. He's a below-average runner.

Career Transactions

3B Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to World All-Stars.
3B Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
RF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Frederick Keys from Bowie Baysox.
Bowie Baysox activated RF Chih-Hsien Chiang from the 7-day disabled list.
Bowie Baysox placed OF Chih-Hsien Chiang on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 16, 2014.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Bowie Baysox from Norfolk Tides.
RF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Baltimore Orioles.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RF Chih-Hsien Chiang to a minor league contract.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang elected free agency.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Frisco RoughRiders.
RF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Texas Rangers.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RF Chih-Hsien Chiang to a minor league contract.
RF Chih-Hsien Chiang elected free agency.
Seattle Mariners sent RF Chih-Hsien Chiang outright to Jackson Generals.
Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Jackson Generals.
Seattle Mariners designated Chih-Hsien Chiang for assignment.
Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Jackson Generals from Tacoma Rainiers.
Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Tacoma Rainiers from Jackson Generals.
Seattle Mariners optioned Chih-Hsien Chiang to Jackson Generals.
Seattle Mariners selected the contract of Chih-Hsien Chiang from Jackson Generals.
Seattle Mariners Traded LHP Erik Bedard to Boston Red Sox; Tacoma Rainiers Traded RHP Josh Fields to Pawtucket Red Sox; Boston Red Sox Traded CF Trayvon Robinson to Seattle Mariners and Portland Sea Dogs Traded OF Chih-Hsien Chiang to Jackson Generals.
Chih-Hsien Chiang roster status changed by Portland Sea Dogs.
Portland Sea Dogs placed OF Chih-Hsien Chiang on the temporarily inactive list.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Boston Red Sox.
Portland Sea Dogs activated OF Chih-Hsien Chiang from the 7-day disabled list.
Portland Sea Dogs placed OF Chih-Hsien Chiang on the 7-day disabled list.
OF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Salem Red Sox.
IF Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Boston Red Sox.
Chih-Hsien Chiang assigned to Boston Red Sox.