Wang Po-jung's 'Japanese Father' Kenichi Iwamoto Visits Taiwan, Praises 'Impressive' Two Home Runs

Wang Po-jung began his career in Japan in 2019, joining the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. At the end of 2023, he returned to Taiwan to join the CTBC Brothers in the CPBL. Kenichi Iwamoto, Deputy General Manager and International Department Manager of the Fighters, attended Wang's joining press conference. Wang Po-jung emotionally stated that Iwamoto was like his father in Japan, taking meticulous care of him, and both shed tears at the press conference.

The Taichung Lions announced today that Iwamoto has visited Taiwan again. Although he was in the north yesterday, he exercised his 'fatherly power' and learned that Wang Po-jung hit two home runs and had 5 RBIs in a single game at the Kaohsiung Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium, earning him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game, and directly exclaimed 'Impressive!'.

Today, Iwamoto specially traveled south to Kaohsiung to meet Wang Po-jung again in Taiwan. Iwamoto said, 'Yesterday in Xinzhuang, when I heard you hit a home run, people next to me said it was the second one!'

Iwamoto also observed differences in Wang Po-jung this season. Wang shared his own changes, and they discussed each other's recent situations. As always, Iwamoto offered his full blessings and encouragement. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150407