Chang Hsiang Wants to Cry Seeing 'Baby' Li Hao-yu Promoted to MLB, Positively Influenced
Taiwanese infielder Li Hao-yu of the Detroit Tigers was promoted to the MLB. His best friend, Uni-Lions catcher Chang Hsiang, was deeply moved and shared how Li's positive attitude in overcoming setbacks has influenced him.
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 19th) Detroit Tigers infielder Li Hao-yu was promoted to the major leagues. Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions catcher Chang Hsiang said he knows how hard Li has worked along the way and is very touched. The two are so close they call each other "baby," and Chang has been influenced by Li to face setbacks more positively.
Li Hao-yu was promoted to the major leagues this season, becoming the 19th player from Taiwan in history. His close friend since childhood, catcher Chang Hsiang, revealed that Li called him at 8:00 AM on the day the news broke to share the good news.
Chang laughed, saying that his roommate Lin Tzu-hao heard the phone ring. After picking up, they saw Li at the airport. Chang asked, "Are you going to the big leagues?" Li replied, "Yes." Chang and Lin simply said congratulations before going back to sleep. When Chang woke up, his emotions suddenly swelled up, and he felt like crying, so he sent a follow-up message to congratulate Li again.
The two played together on representative teams in elementary school and were teammates in junior and senior high school. Chang said he knew Li struggled with injuries throughout middle and high school but always persisted in his dream. To be able to make it to the major leagues, he must have undergone unimaginable training and rehabilitation behind the scenes.
When asked if he had ever seen Li go through a low point due to setbacks, Chang said Li's personality is "if you fail, just get it back next time." Chang admitted he used to easily fall into a slump due to setbacks, but now, influenced by Li, he is more positive and believes in just trying again after a failure.
Chang and Li have such a good relationship that they even call each other "baby." Chang laughed, saying Li is on his priority call list, even ahead of his girlfriend, and they tell each other any good news immediately. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150419
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 19th) Detroit Tigers infielder Li Hao-yu was promoted to the major leagues. Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions catcher Chang Hsiang said he knows how hard Li has worked along the way and is very touched. The two are so close they call each other "baby," and Chang has been influenced by Li to face setbacks more positively.
Li Hao-yu was promoted to the major leagues this season, becoming the 19th player from Taiwan in history. His close friend since childhood, catcher Chang Hsiang, revealed that Li called him at 8:00 AM on the day the news broke to share the good news.
Chang laughed, saying that his roommate Lin Tzu-hao heard the phone ring. After picking up, they saw Li at the airport. Chang asked, "Are you going to the big leagues?" Li replied, "Yes." Chang and Lin simply said congratulations before going back to sleep. When Chang woke up, his emotions suddenly swelled up, and he felt like crying, so he sent a follow-up message to congratulate Li again.
The two played together on representative teams in elementary school and were teammates in junior and senior high school. Chang said he knew Li struggled with injuries throughout middle and high school but always persisted in his dream. To be able to make it to the major leagues, he must have undergone unimaginable training and rehabilitation behind the scenes.
When asked if he had ever seen Li go through a low point due to setbacks, Chang said Li's personality is "if you fail, just get it back next time." Chang admitted he used to easily fall into a slump due to setbacks, but now, influenced by Li, he is more positive and believes in just trying again after a failure.
Chang and Li have such a good relationship that they even call each other "baby." Chang laughed, saying Li is on his priority call list, even ahead of his girlfriend, and they tell each other any good news immediately. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150419
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