Li Jun Relieves for 0.1 Innings, Allows 1 Run; Head Coach Lin Yue-ping Hopes Competition Will Fortify Mentality
Uni-President Lions' 20-year-old pitcher Li Jun made his first CPBL appearance of the season yesterday, pitching 0.1 innings in relief and allowing 1 run. Head Coach Lin Yue-ping expressed that he hopes competition will help Li Jun strengthen his competitive mentality and rhythm.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei City, April 17) Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions' 20-year-old pitcher Li Jun made his first appearance in the top league this season on the 16th, pitching 0.1 innings in relief, allowing 1 run, and receiving no decision.
Lions head coach Lin Yue-ping said today at New Taipei City Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium that Li Jun's current condition is not yet optimal, including his game rhythm and competitive drive, which are not yet strong. He hopes that through actual matches, Li Jun can fortify his mentality and find the psychological edge to win in pitcher-batter duels.
He stated that Li Jun had experienced tightness and stiffness in his elbow for a period, which caused him to stop pitching. After entering real game situations, he hopes to regain a good rhythm through competition.
Li Jun began appearing in the first team mid-season last year. Last season, he recorded 7 saves in 24 relief appearances, with an ERA of 3.91, making him a valued left-handed pitching asset for the team.
Li Jun, who was promoted to the first team on the 15th, appeared against the Rakuten Monkeys yesterday. Facing 3 batters, he gave up 2 hits and committed 1 balk, retiring only 1 batter before leaving the mound. He allowed 1 earned run and received no decision. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 0417115
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Lions head coach Lin Yue-ping said today at New Taipei City Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium that Li Jun's current condition is not yet optimal, including his game rhythm and competitive drive, which are not yet strong. He hopes that through actual matches, Li Jun can fortify his mentality and find the psychological edge to win in pitcher-batter duels.
He stated that Li Jun had experienced tightness and stiffness in his elbow for a period, which caused him to stop pitching. After entering real game situations, he hopes to regain a good rhythm through competition.
Li Jun began appearing in the first team mid-season last year. Last season, he recorded 7 saves in 24 relief appearances, with an ERA of 3.91, making him a valued left-handed pitching asset for the team.
Li Jun, who was promoted to the first team on the 15th, appeared against the Rakuten Monkeys yesterday. Facing 3 batters, he gave up 2 hits and committed 1 balk, retiring only 1 batter before leaving the mound. He allowed 1 earned run and received no decision. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 0417115
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