Fubon Guardians' Tseng Chun-yueh Sees Increased Workload, Optimistic About Challenges
Fubon Guardians closer Tseng Chun-yueh has seen increased appearances this season due to the team's success. Despite hitting a physical wall early in the season, he has recovered and is tied for the league lead with 11 saves. He views the frequent appearances positively and is looking forward to the All-Star Game.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, 28th) The Fubon Guardians are currently in second place in the first half of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) season, which means closer Tseng Chun-yueh has been appearing more frequently. Discussing the physical wall he has encountered over the past two years, Tseng believes that this year, with the team winning, "being able to keep working is a good thing."
In the Guardians' first 39 games this year, Tseng has appeared in 17 games, pitching 17.2 innings, recording 11 saves with an ERA of 2.55. Compared to the first 39 games of last season, Tseng had only appeared in 11 games, pitching 10.2 innings, with 6 saves and an ERA of 2.53.
Tseng believes that because the team is winning, he can keep appearing, but the fatigue period comes faster. Having represented Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) before the season, he said, "Because the season started early, it was inevitable to hit a wall. Last week was a relatively heavy fatigue period, and there was some physical discomfort, but after recovery assistance from the trainer, it is much better this week."
Although his appearance frequency was low at the start of last season, Tseng encountered the same situation. After a three-game series in Hualien from May 9 to 11, he felt increased fatigue, caused by long-distance travel and unfamiliar venues. Tseng said, "At that time, my knees were uncomfortable. If I didn't rest, it would move just by walking, making it very difficult to recover."
This year, frequent appearances have earned him 11 saves, temporarily tying him for the league lead in saves. He is also high in the All-Star Game voting, but Tseng laughed and said he doesn't think about that, but he really wants to wear the All-Star team jersey once, rather than being selected as a member of the Taiwan team like in the past, "because the jersey looks better."
In the Guardians' first 39 games this year, Tseng has appeared in 17 games, pitching 17.2 innings, recording 11 saves with an ERA of 2.55. Compared to the first 39 games of last season, Tseng had only appeared in 11 games, pitching 10.2 innings, with 6 saves and an ERA of 2.53.
Tseng believes that because the team is winning, he can keep appearing, but the fatigue period comes faster. Having represented Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) before the season, he said, "Because the season started early, it was inevitable to hit a wall. Last week was a relatively heavy fatigue period, and there was some physical discomfort, but after recovery assistance from the trainer, it is much better this week."
Although his appearance frequency was low at the start of last season, Tseng encountered the same situation. After a three-game series in Hualien from May 9 to 11, he felt increased fatigue, caused by long-distance travel and unfamiliar venues. Tseng said, "At that time, my knees were uncomfortable. If I didn't rest, it would move just by walking, making it very difficult to recover."
This year, frequent appearances have earned him 11 saves, temporarily tying him for the league lead in saves. He is also high in the All-Star Game voting, but Tseng laughed and said he doesn't think about that, but he really wants to wear the All-Star team jersey once, rather than being selected as a member of the Taiwan team like in the past, "because the jersey looks better."
FAQ
How is Tseng Chun-yueh performing?
He has recorded 11 saves and is currently tied for the league lead in saves.