The Cubs have signed right-hander Chih-Wei Hu to a minor league contract, according to Roster Roundup. Hu had been pitching in the Indians’ farm system before being released from that minors deal in late July.
After posting a 3.52 ERA, 8.2 K/9, and 3.00 K/BB rate over 23 relief innings with the Rays in 2017-18, Hu was dealt to Cleveland last November but struggled badly with Triple-A Akron this season. Hu managed only a 7.18 ERA over 57 2/3 innings (starting nine of 18 games), thanks in large part to 18 home runs allowed. The Tribe outrighted Hu off their 40-man roster in early July, so it seemed like a change of scenery was probably inevitable.
Hu has always been an extreme fly-ball pitcher, so it could be that the changes to the baseball used in Triple-A leagues this season have turned his fly-ball issues into a potentially insurmountable problem. Still, given the solid numbers he posted in the minors prior to 2019, there’s little risk for the Cubs in seeing if they can correct Hu’s problems.
Who?
No, Hu
Oh, Who Hu
“I’m not asking ya who’s in first!”
One Hung Lo
Long Duk Dong is on 2nd
worth a shot. he has some skills, despite his blemishes.
Before the people who get pissed about mistakes comment, Triple-A Columbus, not Akron.
Yes, that would be the Columbus Clippers..Not a bad name for a minor league team, but personally, I like the Braves Advanced A-Ball affiliate the Florida Fire Frogs..lol
There used to be some awesome MiL team names around the league, but they’ve toned them down over the years..
We currently have a local college summer league team down here with a pretty awesome name..They are THE Macon Bacon!!!…haha lol The best part is their mascot, he’s a strip of bacon, and his name is….Kevin!!..lol
There used to be a hockey team down there called maco whopee
Yup Macon Whoppe
Dumpster Divin’ Theo!
For the first time ever. You’re actually right.
As long as he doesn’t steal the last can of hu hash.
Only 2 Hu puns?! Hu allowed this!
Horton.
Funny comments