Li Cheng-ling Wins MVP: Thanks to My Reckless Past, I Know I Must Work Harder Now
Baseball player Li Cheng-ling, who made a comeback after being removed from his team in 2023, won MVP with a crucial hit, expressing gratitude for his past "recklessness" and vowing to work harder. Manager Lin Yueping noted his improved mindset and deserving performance.
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- 📰 Published: April 17, 2026 at 23:56
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(Central News Agency, New Taipei, April 17, Reporter Xie Jingwen) Chinese Professional Baseball player Li Cheng-ling's mindset is different now that he has returned to the field. Manager Lin Yueping said that he continues to have a good chance of earning a spot on the team. Li Cheng-ling hit a go-ahead RBI single today against the Fubon Guardians to win MVP, emotionally stating, "Thank you to my reckless past self, I understand I need to work harder now."
Unified 7-ELEVEn Lions player Li Cheng-ling was once removed from the team in August 2023 for "poor self-management," applied for voluntary retirement after the season, returned to the team last year, and has achieved results this season.
Today, the Lions played against the Fubon Guardians at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium. Li Cheng-ling hit a double in the 4th inning, and in the 7th inning with the score tied, he hit a go-ahead RBI single. He had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the game, helping the team win 9-5. He was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game, his first such award since rejoining the team.
Lions Manager Lin Yueping stated that he believes Li Cheng-ling has a different mindset returning to the team and a different perspective on playing baseball. He described the former Li Cheng-ling as more "big-hearted (Taiwanese dialect, meaning impulsive/boastful)," but now he is more cautious and wants to do well. Last year, when he first returned to the team, his integration into the games was not quick. If his performance this year can be maintained, Lin believes he can earn a spot on the team.
Li Cheng-ling thanked the coaching staff for giving him the opportunity. After leaving the team and returning to the field, he now maintains a mindset of enjoying the present moment, enjoying every time he stands at the plate. He emotionally said, "Thank you to my reckless past self. After coming back, I also know I need to work harder than before."
Li Cheng-ling stated that the results on paper so far this season look good, but he feels he hasn't reached his best yet. He is working hard to do what he can, and his strategy has also changed and adjusted.
Regarding Lin Yueping's description of "big-hearted," Li Cheng-ling understands it as his personality being a bit wild and eccentric, but not arrogant. Lin Yueping also reminded him to temper his personality a bit and not get too excited.
The Lions have won three consecutive games recently, but Lin Yueping mentioned that with the current roster, he doesn't excessively criticize the players' performance. He is happy when everyone can help the team score runs and hopes the players approach games with this spirit and liveliness. (Editor: Guan Zhongwei) 04171150
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(Central News Agency, New Taipei, April 17, Reporter Xie Jingwen) Chinese Professional Baseball player Li Cheng-ling's mindset is different now that he has returned to the field. Manager Lin Yueping said that he continues to have a good chance of earning a spot on the team. Li Cheng-ling hit a go-ahead RBI single today against the Fubon Guardians to win MVP, emotionally stating, "Thank you to my reckless past self, I understand I need to work harder now."
Unified 7-ELEVEn Lions player Li Cheng-ling was once removed from the team in August 2023 for "poor self-management," applied for voluntary retirement after the season, returned to the team last year, and has achieved results this season.
Today, the Lions played against the Fubon Guardians at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium. Li Cheng-ling hit a double in the 4th inning, and in the 7th inning with the score tied, he hit a go-ahead RBI single. He had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the game, helping the team win 9-5. He was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game, his first such award since rejoining the team.
Lions Manager Lin Yueping stated that he believes Li Cheng-ling has a different mindset returning to the team and a different perspective on playing baseball. He described the former Li Cheng-ling as more "big-hearted (Taiwanese dialect, meaning impulsive/boastful)," but now he is more cautious and wants to do well. Last year, when he first returned to the team, his integration into the games was not quick. If his performance this year can be maintained, Lin believes he can earn a spot on the team.
Li Cheng-ling thanked the coaching staff for giving him the opportunity. After leaving the team and returning to the field, he now maintains a mindset of enjoying the present moment, enjoying every time he stands at the plate. He emotionally said, "Thank you to my reckless past self. After coming back, I also know I need to work harder than before."
Li Cheng-ling stated that the results on paper so far this season look good, but he feels he hasn't reached his best yet. He is working hard to do what he can, and his strategy has also changed and adjusted.
Regarding Lin Yueping's description of "big-hearted," Li Cheng-ling understands it as his personality being a bit wild and eccentric, but not arrogant. Lin Yueping also reminded him to temper his personality a bit and not get too excited.
The Lions have won three consecutive games recently, but Lin Yueping mentioned that with the current roster, he doesn't excessively criticize the players' performance. He is happy when everyone can help the team score runs and hopes the players approach games with this spirit and liveliness. (Editor: Guan Zhongwei) 04171150
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