It’s hard to argue against Lin being a Top 100 prospect based on his numbers, especially for someone who just turned 20 in November. Over his first year, the 6-foot-2 southpaw showed off a solid four-pitch mix -- fastball, changeup, curveball and slider -- while also working on implementing a splitter as a fifth offering.
Though he racked up the strikeouts in bunches, Lin is not necessarily an overpowering pitcher. His fastball can reach up to 96 mph but generally sits around 91-92. His supreme ability to command the heater, however, is what led to his success. Lin can throw strikes with his fastball at will, which helps enhance his other pitches, especially his changeup, which is thrown much slower and generates a ton of whiffs.
The 2026 season will be a big one for Lin. Expected to pitch for the Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic this spring, he will then likely begin the year at Double-A, where he will have to prove that his stuff can play against more advanced hitters in the upper levels of the Minors while also taking on a larger workload.
Owens is already bullish on Lin’s chances to continue that success, even throwing out a lofty comparison to a star pitcher for the Dodgers.
“My comp for him is a youthful Blake Snell,” Owens said. “I call him the 'Taiwanese Snellzilla'. He’s an elite left-handed pitching prospect. … Power, spin, touch and command paired with a fun personality and confidence.”
While most prospect outlets have given Lin either a 2027 or ‘28 ETA to reach the Majors, Owens said he could see him getting here even sooner based on what he’s seen so far.
“I can see him making his Major League debut before his 21st birthday,” Owens said. “This year.”
