Chang Yu-Cheng's prediction for Lee Hao-Yu's MLB success has basis, hopes he breaks all records in one year
Taiwanese baseball player Chang Yu-Cheng, who previously predicted Lee Hao-Yu would make it to MLB, praised Lee's abilities, stating they surpassed his own in high school. With Lee Hao-Yu's recent pinch-hit home run in MLB, Chang hopes he will break all of Chang's own records within a year.
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Central News Agency (CNA) reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen (謝靜雯) reported from New Taipei on the 28th. Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-Cheng (張育成) previously predicted that Lee Hao-Yu (李灝宇) would reach MLB within five years, and this prediction has come true. He praised Lee Hao-Yu's abilities, saying they greatly surpassed his own during his high school years. Chang believes that hitting a pinch-hit home run in MLB requires very strong psychological resilience, and he hopes Lee Hao-Yu will play consistently and break all of his own records within a year.
Guardians infielder Chang Yu-Cheng has five years of experience in Major League Baseball, with 235 games played, 121 hits, 20 home runs, and a cumulative 79 RBIs. His hits, home runs, and RBIs are currently the highest records for a Taiwanese player in MLB history.
In a 2019 training camp, Chang Yu-Cheng saw then-Pingjen High School infielder Lee Hao-Yu and predicted he would reach MLB within five years. Lee Hao-Yu fulfilled this wish this year, making his MLB debut. His first career home run was a pinch-hit blast, making him the fifth Taiwanese player to hit a home run in MLB.
Chang Yu-Cheng stated in an interview before today's game that his prediction was not made lightly. At the time, he observed Lee Hao-Yu's batting. "When I was his age in high school, he would have completely dominated me, which is why I dared to say that," he said. However, he believes Lee Hao-Yu has also put in a lot of effort and hopes he can stay in MLB for a long time.
Chang Yu-Cheng said that it's already very difficult to get a hit as a pinch-hitter in MLB, let alone a pinch-hit home run, which should be even harder. Lee Hao-Yu seems very comfortable on the MLB stage. Recalling his own first home run, which came as a starter, Chang said, "A pinch-hit home run should be even more exciting."
Chang Yu-Cheng set a big goal for Lee Hao-Yu: "I hope he can break all of my records this year, stay in MLB for a long time, and surpass everything."
Chang Yu-Cheng mentioned that Lee Hao-Yu's pinch-hit home run should leave a strong impression on the coaching staff, and he hopes the coaches will give him more opportunities. He joked that he should write an English recommendation letter to the Detroit Tigers coaching staff. (Edited by Chen Ren-Hua) 1150428
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Guardians infielder Chang Yu-Cheng has five years of experience in Major League Baseball, with 235 games played, 121 hits, 20 home runs, and a cumulative 79 RBIs. His hits, home runs, and RBIs are currently the highest records for a Taiwanese player in MLB history.
In a 2019 training camp, Chang Yu-Cheng saw then-Pingjen High School infielder Lee Hao-Yu and predicted he would reach MLB within five years. Lee Hao-Yu fulfilled this wish this year, making his MLB debut. His first career home run was a pinch-hit blast, making him the fifth Taiwanese player to hit a home run in MLB.
Chang Yu-Cheng stated in an interview before today's game that his prediction was not made lightly. At the time, he observed Lee Hao-Yu's batting. "When I was his age in high school, he would have completely dominated me, which is why I dared to say that," he said. However, he believes Lee Hao-Yu has also put in a lot of effort and hopes he can stay in MLB for a long time.
Chang Yu-Cheng said that it's already very difficult to get a hit as a pinch-hitter in MLB, let alone a pinch-hit home run, which should be even harder. Lee Hao-Yu seems very comfortable on the MLB stage. Recalling his own first home run, which came as a starter, Chang said, "A pinch-hit home run should be even more exciting."
Chang Yu-Cheng set a big goal for Lee Hao-Yu: "I hope he can break all of my records this year, stay in MLB for a long time, and surpass everything."
Chang Yu-Cheng mentioned that Lee Hao-Yu's pinch-hit home run should leave a strong impression on the coaching staff, and he hopes the coaches will give him more opportunities. He joked that he should write an English recommendation letter to the Detroit Tigers coaching staff. (Edited by Chen Ren-Hua) 1150428
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