Wei-Chieh Huang

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Wei-Chieh Huang
Huang with Chinese Taipei
Wei Chuan Dragons – No. 75
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 32)
Taitung, Taiwan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 23, 2019, for the Texas Rangers
CPBL: September 7, 2025, for the Wei Chuan Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts2
CPBL statistics
(through September 16, 2025)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts4
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Wei-Chieh Huang (Chinese: 黃暐傑; pinyin: Huáng Wěijié; born September 26, 1993) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher for the Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Career

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Huang graduated from Kao-Yuan Vocational High School of Technology and Commerce [zh] in Kaohsiung and attended the National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport.[1][2]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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In 2014, he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent.[3] In 2015, Huang made his professional debut with the Kane County Cougars and spent the whole season there, posting a 7–3 record and 2.00 ERA in 15 games (12 starts).[2] Huang was chosen to represent the Diamondbacks at the 2015 All-Star Futures Game.[4] He spent 2016 with both the Visalia Rawhide, where he pitched to a 1–1 record and 6.49 ERA in six games started, and the Hillsboro Hops where he posted a 2–2 record and 5.34 ERA in nine games. In 2017, he spent time with both the Kane County Cougars and Visalia, pitching to a combined 2–1 record and 1.81 ERA in 64.2 total innings between both teams.[5] Huang split the majority of his 2018 season between the Rawhide and the Jackson Generals.

Texas Rangers

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The Diamondbacks traded Huang and Joshua Javier to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jake Diekman on July 31, 2018.[6] Huang was assigned to the Frisco RoughRiders after the trade. In a combined 38 games (two starts) between Visalia, Jackson, and Frisco, Huang posted a 7–3 record with a 3.33 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 78 innings. The Rangers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[7]

In 2019, Huang split the minor league season between Frisco, the rookie-level Arizona League Rangers, and Triple-A Nashville Sounds,[8] going a combined 2–2 with a 4.74 ERA over 43+2⁄3 innings. On April 23, he was called up to the major league roster for the first time.[9] He made his major league debut that night, pitching 2+1⁄3 innings in relief.[10] Huang appeared in four games for Texas during his rookie campaign, recording a 3.18 ERA with two strikeouts in 5+2⁄3 innings. On December 2, 2019, Huang was non-tendered by Texas and became a free agent.[11] He re-signed with Texas on a minor league contract on December 5.[12][13]

On August 8, 2020, Huang was released by the Rangers organization[14] and subsequently signed with the Auckland Tuatara.[15]

In September 2021, Huang signed with the Adelaide Giants.[16]

San Francisco Giants

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On February 2, 2022, Huang signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[17] He made 27 appearances (16 starts) split between the rookie-level Arizona League Giants and Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, posting a cumulative 3-2 record and 3.99 ERA with 101 strikeouts over 79 innings of work.[18]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On December 7, 2022, Huang was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[19] He did not appear in a game for the organization before electing free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[20] On December 13, 2023, Huang re–signed with the Pirates on a minor league contract.[21] On September 15, 2024, Huang's agency confirmed that the Pirates had released him.[22] He missed playing time during both seasons due to injury.[23]

Wei Chuan Dragons

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In 2025, Huang returned to Taiwan and was the only overseas player to register for the Chinese Professional Baseball League draft.[24] He was subsequently selected third overall by the Wei Chuan Dragons.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Paul (June 18, 2015). "Wei-Chieh Huang finding 'Way' in pro debut with Kane County Cougars". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Kelsie Heneghan (May 27, 2015). "Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Wei-Cheih Huang stellar in pro debut with Kane County Cougars". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Ben Badler. "Diamondbacks Sign Pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang From Taiwan". Baseball America. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  4. ^ Steve Gilbert (June 25, 2015). "Huang, Brito represent D-backs in Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  5. ^ "Wei-Chieh Huang Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. ^ Tyler Drake (July 31, 2018). "D-backs acquire LHP Jake Diekman, designate De La Rosa for assignment". Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  7. ^ Ryan Rouillard (November 21, 2018). "Four former Riders added to 40-man". Frisco RoughRiders. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  8. ^ RotoWire Staff (March 12, 2019). "Rangers' Wei-Chieh Huang: Sent to Double-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  9. ^ Evan Grant (April 23, 2019). "Rangers send Drew Smyly to injured list with nerve tightness". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Wei-Chieh Huang makes MLB debut with Rangers". Minor League Baseball. April 24, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  11. ^ T.R. Sullivan (December 2, 2019). "Rangers reach deal with Goody, non-tender 2". MLB.com. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  12. ^ "Corey Ragsdale named Baseball America Minor League Manager of the Year". MLB.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  13. ^ Sullivan, T. R. (December 5, 2019). "Rangers sign three to Minor League deals". MLB.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  14. ^ Miller, George (August 8, 2020). "Rangers Release Wei-Chieh Huang". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  15. ^ "ABL's Auckland Tuatara Sign Tseng Jen-Ho, Huang Wei-Chieh". CPBL Stats. October 5, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Balner, Eric (September 16, 2021). "Giants sign MLB pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang". Adelaide Giants. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Crowley, Kerry (February 2, 2022). "SF Giants sign two former top 100 prospects, add another arm on minor league deal". The Mercury News. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Wei-Chieh Huang Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  19. ^ "2022 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com.
  20. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  21. ^ "Transactions".
  22. ^ Hsieh, Ching-wen; Mazzetta, Matthew (September 15, 2024). "BASEBALL/Taiwanese pitcher Huang Wei-chieh released by Pittsburgh Pirates". Central News Agency. Retrieved September 15, 2024. Republished as: "Injured Taiwanese pitcher Huang Wei-chieh is released by Pittsburgh Pirates". Taipei Times. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  23. ^ 林, 子翔 (July 4, 2025). "中職／黃暐傑當年有多強？堪比「黃博多」等級　味全龍多一位洋投" (in Chinese). Nownews. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  24. ^ 楊, 啟芳 (June 19, 2025). "中職季中選秀30日登場 前大聯盟投手黃暐傑壓線報名" (in Chinese). Central News Agency. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  25. ^ 李, 冠霖 (June 30, 2025). "中職選秀》本屆唯一擁大聯盟資歷選手！黃暐傑首輪被味全龍選中". Liberty Times (in Chinese). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
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