Wang Yicheng's Infield-Outfield Versatility for Deployment Praised by Mitsutaka Goto for Strong Throwing Ability
Fubon Guardians infielder Wang Yicheng returned to the first team after over a year. Head coach Mitsutaka Goto lauded Wang's strong throwing ability and expects him to master both infield and outfield for flexible team deployment.
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NEW TAIPEI, April 28 (CNA) – Fubon Guardians infielder Wang Yicheng returned to the first team after more than a year. Wang Yicheng previously had some defensive issues, but head coach Mitsutaka Goto believes that Wang Yicheng's throwing ability is not a problem, hoping that Wang Yicheng can master both infield and outfield positions to make it easier for the coaching staff to deploy him.
Wang Yicheng was selected by the Guardians in the second round of the 2021 draft but has not had many opportunities to play in the first team. He had no first-team appearances throughout last season. This year, he was promoted to the first team on April 25. Before today's game, he had played two first-team games, hitting 2 singles in 9 at-bats.
Guardians head coach Mitsutaka Goto said that Wang Yicheng's promotion to the first team this time was based on the recommendation of the second-team coaching staff. After communicating and watching videos, they assessed his condition as good. However, after two first-team games, he felt that his condition was still unstable and somewhat forced.
Wang Yicheng is an infielder, but due to throwing issues, he was previously moved to the outfield. However, Mitsutaka Goto believes that Wang Yicheng's throwing is not a problem and even thinks his throwing ability is very good.
Wang Yicheng is currently practicing both first base and outfield positions. This season, he also played in the outfield for the first time in the first team. Wang Yicheng said that the infield is a familiar position, so he is more confident. He mostly plays right field in the outfield. He consulted Lin Che-Hsuan, who was known for his defensive prowess and became a coach this year. Lin Che-Hsuan encouraged him and believed that his defensive judgment was not a problem.
Wang Yicheng revealed that his actions were a bit off last season, and the more anxious he was to adjust, the worse his condition became. It gradually improved towards the end of the season. He hasn't played in the first team for a long time. This time, returning to the first team, he hopes to bring up the good feeling from the second team and perform well in the first team. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150428
Wang Yicheng was selected by the Guardians in the second round of the 2021 draft but has not had many opportunities to play in the first team. He had no first-team appearances throughout last season. This year, he was promoted to the first team on April 25. Before today's game, he had played two first-team games, hitting 2 singles in 9 at-bats.
Guardians head coach Mitsutaka Goto said that Wang Yicheng's promotion to the first team this time was based on the recommendation of the second-team coaching staff. After communicating and watching videos, they assessed his condition as good. However, after two first-team games, he felt that his condition was still unstable and somewhat forced.
Wang Yicheng is an infielder, but due to throwing issues, he was previously moved to the outfield. However, Mitsutaka Goto believes that Wang Yicheng's throwing is not a problem and even thinks his throwing ability is very good.
Wang Yicheng is currently practicing both first base and outfield positions. This season, he also played in the outfield for the first time in the first team. Wang Yicheng said that the infield is a familiar position, so he is more confident. He mostly plays right field in the outfield. He consulted Lin Che-Hsuan, who was known for his defensive prowess and became a coach this year. Lin Che-Hsuan encouraged him and believed that his defensive judgment was not a problem.
Wang Yicheng revealed that his actions were a bit off last season, and the more anxious he was to adjust, the worse his condition became. It gradually improved towards the end of the season. He hasn't played in the first team for a long time. This time, returning to the first team, he hopes to bring up the good feeling from the second team and perform well in the first team. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150428