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FuzzyRussianHat · 04-14-2024, 04:08 PM

Pitcher Foo Su earned induction into the Austronesia Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, receiving 81.0% on his ballot debut. He would be the only inductee, although three returners did cross 50%. All three were relief pitchers with Stallion Ricciardi at 59.5% on his third ballot, Ting-Wei Ping at 58.3% on his fourth, and Hong Quinonez at 57.3 for his fourth.

One player was removed after failing in ten tries on the ballot. Pitcher Chung-Nan Yang had a 14-year career between Taichung and Depok, winning two Gold Gloves and Rookie of the Year. Yang had a 164-131 record, 2.38 ERA, 2801.2 innings, 3020 strikeouts, 112 ERA+, 88 FIP-, and 50.8 WAR. He was stuck on some bad teams, never playing in the postseason. He peaked at 42.8% in his debut and ended at 22.1%. He might have had a chance with more longevity and hardware, but Yang was banished to the Hall of Good.

Foo Su – Starting Pitcher – Kaohsiung Steelheads – 81.0% First Ballot

Foo Su was a 6’2’’, 200 pound right-handed pitcher from Hsinchuang, Taiwan; a district of around 400,000 people in the western part of New Taipei. Su had very solid stuff and movement along with above average to good control. His fastball hit the 96-98 mph range and was part of a five pitch arsenal that included a curveball, forkball, changeup, and slider. Su had nice stamina and had excellent durability, tossing 225+ innings in every season of his career. He was also known as a clubhouse prankster who was a master of shenanigans.

Su pitched collegiately for Taiwan Sports University in Taoyuan and emerged as a top prospect. In the 1980 APB Draft, Tainan picked Su 15^th overall. However, he couldn’t come to terms with the Titans and returned for another year of college. His stock rose for the 1981 APB Draft, where he was picked third overall by Kaohsiung. Su was immediately a full-time member of the rotation for the Steelheads.

Su had some control issues early in his career, leading the Taiwan-Philippine Association in walks in his rookie season. Still, his 1.98 ERA got him the 1982 Rookie of the Year. He also won a Gold Glove in his rookie campaign. Su never won Pitcher of the Year, but took third in 1985 and 1989. He led in strikeouts in both 1985 and 1986. He also led in quality starts four times, complete games once, and WAR once.

Su was one of the redeeming qualities of a dark era for Kaohsiung. They had been a dynasty in the 1970s, but didn’t post a winning season from 1981-91. Su stayed loyal to the Steelheads, signing a five-year, $2,052,000 extension after the 1985 season. Su also pitched from 1984-94 for Taiwan in the World Baseball Championship. He tossed 168.2 innings in the WBC with a 3.15 ERA, 195 strikeouts, 117 ERA+, and 4.4 WAR.

Su made history in 1989. On April 10, he threw APB’s 15^th perfect game, striking out 15 on April 10 against Cebu. On July 5, he tossed a no-hitter with nine strikeouts and one walk against Taoyuan. This made Su one of a select few in world baseball history to throw multiple no-hitters in the same season.

Kaohsiung was closer to contention in 1990, but still around .500. It was the final season of Su’s contract and the Steelheads thought they could get trade value from him. On June 18, he was moved for three prospects to Semarang. Su helped the Sliders make the final push, as they won the Austronesia Championship. Semarang used Su as a reliever in the playoff run and he dominated, earning six saves and tossing 9.1 scoreless innings with 18 strikeouts.

Now 32-years old, Su was a free agent for the first time in his career. Kaohsiung decided to bring him back home, signing him to a five-year, $5,900,000 deal. Su helped the Steelheads break their 15-year playoff drought in 1992, posting a 1.29 ERA in 14 postseason innings. However, they lost the TPA Championship against Cebu.

That would be Su’s only time in the playoffs with Kaohsiung. He had a solid 1993 that included the third no-hitter of his career in a nine strikeout, two walk effort against Taichung. However, Su looked shaky in 1994 as his strikeout tally dropped notably, getting less than 200 for the first time in his career. He had one year left on his contract, but Su decided to retire at age 35. The Steelheads immediately would retire his #10 uniform,.

Su’s career stats had a 189-178 record, 2.46 ERA, 3551.2 innings, 3634 strikeouts, 755 walks, 342/441 quality starts, 153 complete games, 113 ERA+, 89 FIP-, and 64.8 WAR. His totals are somewhat on the lower end compared to some other APB Hall of Famers. He didn’t have the big stats or accolades and wasn’t always noticed as Kaohsiung stunk during his tenure. However, Su’s perfect game and his part in Semarang’s 1990 title gave him a boost With a fairly quiet 2000 ballot and no other standout debutants, Su earned the first ballot nod at 81.0% as the lone member of the 2000 class.

04-14-2024, 04:08 PM	#1154
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,640	2000 APB Hall of Fame Pitcher Foo Su earned induction into the Austronesia Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, receiving 81.0% on his ballot debut. He would be the only inductee, although three returners did cross 50%. All three were relief pitchers with Stallion Ricciardi at 59.5% on his third ballot, Ting-Wei Ping at 58.3% on his fourth, and Hong Quinonez at 57.3 for his fourth. One player was removed after failing in ten tries on the ballot. Pitcher Chung-Nan Yang had a 14-year career between Taichung and Depok, winning two Gold Gloves and Rookie of the Year. Yang had a 164-131 record, 2.38 ERA, 2801.2 innings, 3020 strikeouts, 112 ERA+, 88 FIP-, and 50.8 WAR. He was stuck on some bad teams, never playing in the postseason. He peaked at 42.8% in his debut and ended at 22.1%. He might have had a chance with more longevity and hardware, but Yang was banished to the Hall of Good. Foo Su – Starting Pitcher – Kaohsiung Steelheads – 81.0% First Ballot Foo Su was a 6’2’’, 200 pound right-handed pitcher from Hsinchuang, Taiwan; a district of around 400,000 people in the western part of New Taipei. Su had very solid stuff and movement along with above average to good control. His fastball hit the 96-98 mph range and was part of a five pitch arsenal that included a curveball, forkball, changeup, and slider. Su had nice stamina and had excellent durability, tossing 225+ innings in every season of his career. He was also known as a clubhouse prankster who was a master of shenanigans. Su pitched collegiately for Taiwan Sports University in Taoyuan and emerged as a top prospect. In the 1980 APB Draft, Tainan picked Su 15^th overall. However, he couldn’t come to terms with the Titans and returned for another year of college. His stock rose for the 1981 APB Draft, where he was picked third overall by Kaohsiung. Su was immediately a full-time member of the rotation for the Steelheads. Su had some control issues early in his career, leading the Taiwan-Philippine Association in walks in his rookie season. Still, his 1.98 ERA got him the 1982 Rookie of the Year. He also won a Gold Glove in his rookie campaign. Su never won Pitcher of the Year, but took third in 1985 and 1989. He led in strikeouts in both 1985 and 1986. He also led in quality starts four times, complete games once, and WAR once. Su was one of the redeeming qualities of a dark era for Kaohsiung. They had been a dynasty in the 1970s, but didn’t post a winning season from 1981-91. Su stayed loyal to the Steelheads, signing a five-year, $2,052,000 extension after the 1985 season. Su also pitched from 1984-94 for Taiwan in the World Baseball Championship. He tossed 168.2 innings in the WBC with a 3.15 ERA, 195 strikeouts, 117 ERA+, and 4.4 WAR. Su made history in 1989. On April 10, he threw APB’s 15^th perfect game, striking out 15 on April 10 against Cebu. On July 5, he tossed a no-hitter with nine strikeouts and one walk against Taoyuan. This made Su one of a select few in world baseball history to throw multiple no-hitters in the same season. Kaohsiung was closer to contention in 1990, but still around .500. It was the final season of Su’s contract and the Steelheads thought they could get trade value from him. On June 18, he was moved for three prospects to Semarang. Su helped the Sliders make the final push, as they won the Austronesia Championship. Semarang used Su as a reliever in the playoff run and he dominated, earning six saves and tossing 9.1 scoreless innings with 18 strikeouts. Now 32-years old, Su was a free agent for the first time in his career. Kaohsiung decided to bring him back home, signing him to a five-year, $5,900,000 deal. Su helped the Steelheads break their 15-year playoff drought in 1992, posting a 1.29 ERA in 14 postseason innings. However, they lost the TPA Championship against Cebu. That would be Su’s only time in the playoffs with Kaohsiung. He had a solid 1993 that included the third no-hitter of his career in a nine strikeout, two walk effort against Taichung. However, Su looked shaky in 1994 as his strikeout tally dropped notably, getting less than 200 for the first time in his career. He had one year left on his contract, but Su decided to retire at age 35. The Steelheads immediately would retire his #10 uniform,. Su’s career stats had a 189-178 record, 2.46 ERA, 3551.2 innings, 3634 strikeouts, 755 walks, 342/441 quality starts, 153 complete games, 113 ERA+, 89 FIP-, and 64.8 WAR. His totals are somewhat on the lower end compared to some other APB Hall of Famers. He didn’t have the big stats or accolades and wasn’t always noticed as Kaohsiung stunk during his tenure. However, Su’s perfect game and his part in Semarang’s 1990 title gave him a boost With a fairly quiet 2000 ballot and no other standout debutants, Su earned the first ballot nod at 81.0% as the lone member of the 2000 class. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)