Liu Chun-wei's hitting and running are fine, but defensive muscle usage needs further evaluation
Wei Chuan Dragons infielder Liu Chun-wei has primarily served as a pinch-hitter or designated hitter recently, abstaining from defensive play due to foot discomfort. Manager Yeh Chun-chang explained that defensive movements involve complex muscle changes that are difficult to assess, necessitating further evaluation of Liu's foot condition.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taoyuan, 26th) Wei Chuan Dragons infielder Liu Chun-wei has recently mainly served as a pinch-hitter or designated hitter, without playing defense. Manager Yeh Chun-chang explained that defensive movements require diverse muscle usage and are harder to grasp, so the condition of his foot needs further observation and evaluation.
Liu Chun-wei, the Dragons infielder, experienced discomfort in his foot while running during a game on the 12th. Previously, Manager Yeh Chun-chang stated that Liu Chun-wei's foot condition was "on the verge of a muscle strain"; Liu Chun-wei resumed playing on the 17th, mostly as a pinch-hitter or designated hitter, and has not yet returned to defense.
Manager Yeh Chun-chang of the Dragons stated in an interview before today's game that although Liu Chun-wei himself feels 100% fine, the coaching staff observes that his defensive recovery is only about 70-80%. Currently, Liu Chun-wei is mainly arranged to play for his hitting.
Yeh Chun-chang explained that there is no gap between Liu Chun-wei's base running speed test and his fastest period, but base running is only a straight line. Defense requires diverse footwork changes, possibly needing braking and turning, which demands more sensitive muscle usage, making the condition harder to grasp.
Yeh Chun-chang stated that currently, they are making game arrangements based on what can be controlled, and they plan to re-evaluate whether Liu Chun-wei can return to defense by the weekend. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150426
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taoyuan, 26th) Wei Chuan Dragons infielder Liu Chun-wei has recently mainly served as a pinch-hitter or designated hitter, without playing defense. Manager Yeh Chun-chang explained that defensive movements require diverse muscle usage and are harder to grasp, so the condition of his foot needs further observation and evaluation.
Liu Chun-wei, the Dragons infielder, experienced discomfort in his foot while running during a game on the 12th. Previously, Manager Yeh Chun-chang stated that Liu Chun-wei's foot condition was "on the verge of a muscle strain"; Liu Chun-wei resumed playing on the 17th, mostly as a pinch-hitter or designated hitter, and has not yet returned to defense.
Manager Yeh Chun-chang of the Dragons stated in an interview before today's game that although Liu Chun-wei himself feels 100% fine, the coaching staff observes that his defensive recovery is only about 70-80%. Currently, Liu Chun-wei is mainly arranged to play for his hitting.
Yeh Chun-chang explained that there is no gap between Liu Chun-wei's base running speed test and his fastest period, but base running is only a straight line. Defense requires diverse footwork changes, possibly needing braking and turning, which demands more sensitive muscle usage, making the condition harder to grasp.
Yeh Chun-chang stated that currently, they are making game arrangements based on what can be controlled, and they plan to re-evaluate whether Liu Chun-wei can return to defense by the weekend. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150426
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