Lin Che-Hsuan Still Wanted to Compete, Father Lin Han-Sen Reveals Injury Was Key
Baseball player Lin Che-Hsuan, who announced his retirement last year, still wished to continue playing, but his father, Lin Han-Sen, revealed that an injury was the decisive factor in his retirement. In his retirement game, he delivered an excellent performance both offensively and defensively, concluding his career on a high note.
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Fubon Guardians outfielder Lin Che-Hsuan, who announced his retirement last year, played one at-bat and caught one fly ball in his retirement game in the Chinese Professional Baseball League yesterday, then exited to cheers. His father, Lin Han-Sen, witnessed the scene and said, "Yesterday was pretty good, he did everything he set out to do."
However, Lin Han-Sen only received notification today about serving as the opening batter for the first pitch, paired with the honorary head coach of Nan Ying Commercial & Industrial Vocational High School, Chen Hsien-Jung. He also revealed that the two were actually "classmates," having previously undertaken further training as full-time coaches, just in different sports. "He was baseball, I was track and field."
When Lin Che-Hsuan was young, he first got into track and field, but Lin Han-Sen quickly realized he wasn't interested. In contrast, after joining a baseball team, he took to the training with gusto. "The baseball coach was even stricter than me, but he endured it, which shows he truly loved it."
Watching his son decide to retire and transition to coaching, Lin Han-Sen felt proud, thinking, "Perhaps he saw his father coaching and wanted to do it too." On the other hand, he also saw the struggles Lin Che-Hsuan faced after his injury. "He wanted to continue, but realistically, after the injury, his accuracy and velocity declined. He also worried about holding a spot."
As a senior coach, Lin Han-Sen's advice was "commitment." He emphasized that a coach's commitment to players is very important. However, Lin Han-Sen has confidence in Lin Che-Hsuan. "He has always valued commitments since he was young. When he was a child, he said he would buy me a car so I could drive him to school. Later, when EDA Rhinos won the championship, he bought me a car. He remembered his childhood promise."
Both of Lin Han-Sen's sons pursued sports careers: Lin Che-Hsuan in baseball and Lin Che-Wei as a national archery athlete. Lin Han-Sen admitted that his own mother once chided him, saying, "It's fine for you to do sports, but why let both your sons do it?" But today, both have developed well, proving that academics are not the only path to success.
After today's Fubon Guardians first-team game, a retirement ceremony will be held for Lin Che-Hsuan. Approximately 50 second-team players, coaches, and administrative staff have chartered a bus to head north to Xinzhuang Stadium to share in the moving moment. (Edited by: Chen Ren-Hua) 1150406
However, Lin Han-Sen only received notification today about serving as the opening batter for the first pitch, paired with the honorary head coach of Nan Ying Commercial & Industrial Vocational High School, Chen Hsien-Jung. He also revealed that the two were actually "classmates," having previously undertaken further training as full-time coaches, just in different sports. "He was baseball, I was track and field."
When Lin Che-Hsuan was young, he first got into track and field, but Lin Han-Sen quickly realized he wasn't interested. In contrast, after joining a baseball team, he took to the training with gusto. "The baseball coach was even stricter than me, but he endured it, which shows he truly loved it."
Watching his son decide to retire and transition to coaching, Lin Han-Sen felt proud, thinking, "Perhaps he saw his father coaching and wanted to do it too." On the other hand, he also saw the struggles Lin Che-Hsuan faced after his injury. "He wanted to continue, but realistically, after the injury, his accuracy and velocity declined. He also worried about holding a spot."
As a senior coach, Lin Han-Sen's advice was "commitment." He emphasized that a coach's commitment to players is very important. However, Lin Han-Sen has confidence in Lin Che-Hsuan. "He has always valued commitments since he was young. When he was a child, he said he would buy me a car so I could drive him to school. Later, when EDA Rhinos won the championship, he bought me a car. He remembered his childhood promise."
Both of Lin Han-Sen's sons pursued sports careers: Lin Che-Hsuan in baseball and Lin Che-Wei as a national archery athlete. Lin Han-Sen admitted that his own mother once chided him, saying, "It's fine for you to do sports, but why let both your sons do it?" But today, both have developed well, proving that academics are not the only path to success.
After today's Fubon Guardians first-team game, a retirement ceremony will be held for Lin Che-Hsuan. Approximately 50 second-team players, coaches, and administrative staff have chartered a bus to head north to Xinzhuang Stadium to share in the moving moment. (Edited by: Chen Ren-Hua) 1150406
FAQ
Why did Lin Che-Hsuan decide to retire from professional baseball?
Lin Che-Hsuan's father, Lin Han-Sen, revealed that an injury significantly impacted his son's accuracy and velocity, making it difficult to continue competing and worrying about occupying a roster spot.
What was Lin Che-Hsuan's final appearance in the Chinese Professional Baseball League?
Lin Che-Hsuan played one at-bat and caught one fly ball in his retirement game before exiting to cheers from the crowd.
What is Lin Han-Sen's relationship with Chen Hsien-Jung, the honorary head coach?
Lin Han-Sen and Chen Hsien-Jung were former "classmates" who undertook further training as full-time coaches, with Lin Han-Sen coaching baseball and Chen Hsien-Jung coaching track and field.
What sport did Lin Che-Hsuan initially pursue before baseball?
When Lin Che-Hsuan was young, he first got into track and field, but his father noticed he wasn't particularly interested in it.
What advice did Lin Han-Sen give to his son as he transitions to coaching?
Lin Han-Sen emphasized the importance of "commitment" for a coach, stating that a coach's dedication to their players is very important.