Tseng Jen-ho Returns to First Team After Rocky Journey, Learns from Bryan Woodall as Fastball Velocity Declines
Wei Chuan Dragons pitcher Tseng Jen-ho secured his first team starting win after 717 days and was named MVP. Despite a journey filled with setbacks and a decline in fastball velocity, he is learning from pitcher Bryan Woodall, aiming to become a pitcher with precise control who can pitch many innings.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, May 1) Wei Chuan Dragons pitcher Tseng Jen-ho today secured his first team starting win after a hiatus of 717 days, showing off his dance moves again on the MVP stage. His journey has been fraught with difficulties, undergoing many preparations and changes. Although his fastball velocity is not as fast as in the past, he has sought advice from Bryan Woodall, hoping to become a pitcher with precise control who can pitch many innings.
Tseng Jen-ho was not included in the Rakuten Monkeys' protected roster in the Chinese Professional Baseball League after last season. This year, he transferred to the Dragons, and today was his first team start after the transfer. He pitched 5.2 scoreless innings against the Fubon Guardians, with his fastest pitch reaching 145 km/h, leading the team to a 3-1 victory. This marked his first CPBL first team starting win in 717 days, since May 14, 2024.
Tseng Jen-ho stated that it had been a long time since he was in the first team, and this period has been difficult, due to injuries and sometimes pitching well in the minor league but not getting a chance to go to the first team. He thanked the Dragons for the opportunity, saying that he made many preparations and changes to return to the first team stage and is happy for a good start, hoping to maintain it.
Tseng Jen-ho's fastest career pitch could reach about 154 km/h, and his fastest record in the CPBL was 150 km/h. Today, his fastest single-game pitch was 145 km/h. However, he stated that although the numbers are not as fast as in the past, the quality of his pitching is good, and his pitch quality is much better than when his waist was uncomfortable.
Tseng Jen-ho also mentioned that although his fastball velocity has not returned to its peak, he will also consult with veteran pitcher Bryan Woodall on the team. Although Woodall's fastball is not fast, his pitches are tricky, and Tseng hopes to work towards precise control and pitching long innings.
Tseng Jen-ho's long-awaited first team start benefited greatly from his teammates' help. He felt that today he could pitch inside and outside to the desired locations, and his velocity and shortening the time when runners were on base were among the better aspects of his performance today. (Edited by Lee Hsi-chang) 1150501
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(Central News Agency Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, May 1) Wei Chuan Dragons pitcher Tseng Jen-ho today secured his first team starting win after a hiatus of 717 days, showing off his dance moves again on the MVP stage. His journey has been fraught with difficulties, undergoing many preparations and changes. Although his fastball velocity is not as fast as in the past, he has sought advice from Bryan Woodall, hoping to become a pitcher with precise control who can pitch many innings.
Tseng Jen-ho was not included in the Rakuten Monkeys' protected roster in the Chinese Professional Baseball League after last season. This year, he transferred to the Dragons, and today was his first team start after the transfer. He pitched 5.2 scoreless innings against the Fubon Guardians, with his fastest pitch reaching 145 km/h, leading the team to a 3-1 victory. This marked his first CPBL first team starting win in 717 days, since May 14, 2024.
Tseng Jen-ho stated that it had been a long time since he was in the first team, and this period has been difficult, due to injuries and sometimes pitching well in the minor league but not getting a chance to go to the first team. He thanked the Dragons for the opportunity, saying that he made many preparations and changes to return to the first team stage and is happy for a good start, hoping to maintain it.
Tseng Jen-ho's fastest career pitch could reach about 154 km/h, and his fastest record in the CPBL was 150 km/h. Today, his fastest single-game pitch was 145 km/h. However, he stated that although the numbers are not as fast as in the past, the quality of his pitching is good, and his pitch quality is much better than when his waist was uncomfortable.
Tseng Jen-ho also mentioned that although his fastball velocity has not returned to its peak, he will also consult with veteran pitcher Bryan Woodall on the team. Although Woodall's fastball is not fast, his pitches are tricky, and Tseng hopes to work towards precise control and pitching long innings.
Tseng Jen-ho's long-awaited first team start benefited greatly from his teammates' help. He felt that today he could pitch inside and outside to the desired locations, and his velocity and shortening the time when runners were on base were among the better aspects of his performance today. (Edited by Lee Hsi-chang) 1150501
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