Super utility player Liu Chun-Hao shows great skill in outfield, Coach Goto sees his ability in tests
Fubon Guardians' 'super utility' player Liu Chun-Hao made a fantastic catch in the outfield. Manager Mitsutaka Goto praised his versatility and hopes for more consistency in his hitting.
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, New Taipei, 19th) CPBL Fubon Guardians' "super utility player" Liu Chun-Hao substituted in the outfield yesterday and made a fine catch on a deep fly ball. Manager Mitsutaka Goto saw Liu's abilities through a 3-person test and reminded him to prepare for every position this year, noting that if his batting also improves, it will give the coaching staff even more peace of mind.
Guardians outfielder Chou Chia-Le left the game early yesterday due to gastrointestinal discomfort, and Liu Chun-Hao took over in right field. This was Liu's second career first-team outfield appearance. In the 6th inning, he caught a deep outfield fly ball hit by Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions' Su Chih-Chieh, helping the team secure their defense, and was very fired up after making the catch.
Liu Chun-Hao said that he received sudden notice to enter the game yesterday. He felt Su Chih-Chieh's deep fly ball might go over the wall at first glance, anticipating he might need to "climb the wall" to handle it. In a low-scoring game with a 1-run lead, missing it would have been damaging, so catching it was very exhilarating.
Liu revealed the reason he started practicing outfield: during spring training, Goto had him, Yeh Tzu-Ting, and Lin Yueh-Ku take a test. From then on, he began outfield drills and played the outfield directly in the official exhibition games. He currently feels that adapting to the lights and judging line drives are the more difficult parts of outfield defense.
Liu Chun-Hao now has to prepare infield and outfield gloves, as well as catcher's and pitcher's gear. Goto reminded him to be ready for every position this year. Liu joked that he borrows his pitcher's glove from Chang Yi, hoping it's best not to have to use it.
When asked what traits he saw in Liu Chun-Hao, "Coach Goto" smiled and said, "You know why when you see his performance yesterday." Liu has the ability, and having such a "super utility player" on the team brings peace of mind to the coaching staff, though consistent hitting would provide even more reassurance.
Goto smiled and said that sometimes in official games, Liu Chun-Hao thinks of himself as a slugger but often hits weak pop-ups. He hopes Liu will swing as he does in normal practice, which should resolve most issues. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150419
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, New Taipei, 19th) CPBL Fubon Guardians' "super utility player" Liu Chun-Hao substituted in the outfield yesterday and made a fine catch on a deep fly ball. Manager Mitsutaka Goto saw Liu's abilities through a 3-person test and reminded him to prepare for every position this year, noting that if his batting also improves, it will give the coaching staff even more peace of mind.
Guardians outfielder Chou Chia-Le left the game early yesterday due to gastrointestinal discomfort, and Liu Chun-Hao took over in right field. This was Liu's second career first-team outfield appearance. In the 6th inning, he caught a deep outfield fly ball hit by Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions' Su Chih-Chieh, helping the team secure their defense, and was very fired up after making the catch.
Liu Chun-Hao said that he received sudden notice to enter the game yesterday. He felt Su Chih-Chieh's deep fly ball might go over the wall at first glance, anticipating he might need to "climb the wall" to handle it. In a low-scoring game with a 1-run lead, missing it would have been damaging, so catching it was very exhilarating.
Liu revealed the reason he started practicing outfield: during spring training, Goto had him, Yeh Tzu-Ting, and Lin Yueh-Ku take a test. From then on, he began outfield drills and played the outfield directly in the official exhibition games. He currently feels that adapting to the lights and judging line drives are the more difficult parts of outfield defense.
Liu Chun-Hao now has to prepare infield and outfield gloves, as well as catcher's and pitcher's gear. Goto reminded him to be ready for every position this year. Liu joked that he borrows his pitcher's glove from Chang Yi, hoping it's best not to have to use it.
When asked what traits he saw in Liu Chun-Hao, "Coach Goto" smiled and said, "You know why when you see his performance yesterday." Liu has the ability, and having such a "super utility player" on the team brings peace of mind to the coaching staff, though consistent hitting would provide even more reassurance.
Goto smiled and said that sometimes in official games, Liu Chun-Hao thinks of himself as a slugger but often hits weak pop-ups. He hopes Liu will swing as he does in normal practice, which should resolve most issues. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150419
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