Lin was drafted by Uni-President Lions in the second round of 2004's alternative service draft, and spent one year in the minor league as required by regulation. He made his debut on March 22, 2006, after fulfilling his one-year obligation in alternative service.
Lin was drafted by Uni-President Lions in the second round of their 2004 reserve draft, and subsequently spent a year in the minor leagues as required by rule. He eventually made his professional debut on March 22, 2006, after fulfilling his one-year commitment to alternative service.