Wang Wei-hsuan Trains in Japan, Adds Cutter Pitch, Returns to First Team with Different Mindset
Fubon Guardians pitcher Wang Wei-hsuan gained a lot from his off-season training in Japan, including unexpectedly developing a cutter pitch and maturing his mindset. Returning to the first team, he is now more confident and strategic when facing batters.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 1st) Fubon Guardians pitcher Wang Wei-hsuan gained a lot from his off-season training in Japan, and unexpectedly developed a cutter pitch; Wang Wei-hsuan said that last year his pitching was a bit over-analytical, but this year he is well-prepared mentally and technically, and has more ideas when facing batters.
The 28-year-old pitcher Wang Wei-hsuan joined the Guardians team through the mid-season draft last year and made his first appearance in the first team in August. Last year, he had 3 appearances in the first team. This season, he was promoted to the first team on April 28th, and made a relief appearance against the TSG Hawks on April 29th, pitching 1 inning with 1 strikeout and no runs allowed; Wang Wei-hsuan self-evaluated that his control could be better, and he could be bolder with his decisive pitch after two strikes.
Comparing the differences between his two stints in the first team, Wang Wei-hsuan said that last year he didn't expect to have a chance in the first team so quickly, and his pitching thoughts tended to be over-analytical. The biggest difference this year is his mindset, and the coaches have constantly reminded him to bravely face batters, and with good preparation, he has more ideas when facing batters.
Wang Wei-hsuan made many adjustments and changes during the off-season. In the past, his arm swing was large, and after discussing it with the pitching coach, he felt that this pitching style might not be suitable for him, so he changed his motion this year.
After last season, arranged by the team, he went to the Chiba Next Base Training Center in Japan for about 10 days and gained a lot. Wang Wei-hsuan said that the training included core muscle activation, and how to make his lower body and release point more stable.
Wang Wei-hsuan revealed that during his training at Next Base, he initially practiced the cutter pitch hoping to correct the trajectory of his fastball, but the trainers at Next Base believed that his cutter pitch could be used in actual games. After their suggestion, he began to seriously explore it, practicing for about 4 or 5 months, and now the proportion of its use in actual games is quite high.
The 28-year-old pitcher Wang Wei-hsuan joined the Guardians team through the mid-season draft last year and made his first appearance in the first team in August. Last year, he had 3 appearances in the first team. This season, he was promoted to the first team on April 28th, and made a relief appearance against the TSG Hawks on April 29th, pitching 1 inning with 1 strikeout and no runs allowed; Wang Wei-hsuan self-evaluated that his control could be better, and he could be bolder with his decisive pitch after two strikes.
Comparing the differences between his two stints in the first team, Wang Wei-hsuan said that last year he didn't expect to have a chance in the first team so quickly, and his pitching thoughts tended to be over-analytical. The biggest difference this year is his mindset, and the coaches have constantly reminded him to bravely face batters, and with good preparation, he has more ideas when facing batters.
Wang Wei-hsuan made many adjustments and changes during the off-season. In the past, his arm swing was large, and after discussing it with the pitching coach, he felt that this pitching style might not be suitable for him, so he changed his motion this year.
After last season, arranged by the team, he went to the Chiba Next Base Training Center in Japan for about 10 days and gained a lot. Wang Wei-hsuan said that the training included core muscle activation, and how to make his lower body and release point more stable.
Wang Wei-hsuan revealed that during his training at Next Base, he initially practiced the cutter pitch hoping to correct the trajectory of his fastball, but the trainers at Next Base believed that his cutter pitch could be used in actual games. After their suggestion, he began to seriously explore it, practicing for about 4 or 5 months, and now the proportion of its use in actual games is quite high.