Hirano Instructs Chiang Kun-Yu on 'Tips'; Brothers Practice Against Huang Tzu-Peng's Sidearm Pitching
CTBC Brothers manager Keiichi Hirano offered advice to struggling player Chiang Kun-Yu, specifically on how to grasp rhythm, stating that Chiang has not yet reached his ideal state. To prepare for TSG Hawks' sidearm pitcher Huang Tzu-Peng, the Brothers also had an assistant hitting coach throw with a sidearm delivery during practice.
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(Taipei, CNA reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, May 2nd) CTBC Brothers manager Keiichi Hirano specifically advised Chiang Kun-Yu before the game today. He stated that the main reminder was on "tips" for grasping rhythm, adding that Chiang Kun-Yu is not yet in an ideal state and needs more. To prepare for TSG Hawks pitcher Huang Tzu-Peng, the Brothers also had an assistant hitting coach throw with a sidearm delivery during batting practice.
Brothers' shortstop Chiang Kun-Yu's performance has not been ideal since the start of the season. Before today's game, he had played 21 games in the first team, hitting 11 singles in 58 at-bats, including 1 home run, for a batting average of .190.
Yesterday, the Brothers visited the Taipei Dome to play against the TSG Hawks. During practice before today's game, CTBC Brothers manager Keiichi Hirano was seen specifically instructing Chiang Kun-Yu. Hirano Keiichi stated in an interview that he mainly reminded Chiang Kun-Yu about rhythm, sharing some "tips" for grasping rhythm, and Chiang Kun-Yu also realized, "Ah! That's how it feels."
The Hawks sent sidearm pitcher Huang Tzu-Peng to start against the Brothers today. Before the game, Brothers' assistant hitting coach James Sommerville also threw pitches with the same delivery as Huang Tzu-Peng.
Brothers' infielder Chen Chun-Hsiu laughed and said that James is quite capable, able to throw from almost every release point; Hirano Keiichi mentioned that he hoped to help the players through this method. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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(Taipei, CNA reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, May 2nd) CTBC Brothers manager Keiichi Hirano specifically advised Chiang Kun-Yu before the game today. He stated that the main reminder was on "tips" for grasping rhythm, adding that Chiang Kun-Yu is not yet in an ideal state and needs more. To prepare for TSG Hawks pitcher Huang Tzu-Peng, the Brothers also had an assistant hitting coach throw with a sidearm delivery during batting practice.
Brothers' shortstop Chiang Kun-Yu's performance has not been ideal since the start of the season. Before today's game, he had played 21 games in the first team, hitting 11 singles in 58 at-bats, including 1 home run, for a batting average of .190.
Yesterday, the Brothers visited the Taipei Dome to play against the TSG Hawks. During practice before today's game, CTBC Brothers manager Keiichi Hirano was seen specifically instructing Chiang Kun-Yu. Hirano Keiichi stated in an interview that he mainly reminded Chiang Kun-Yu about rhythm, sharing some "tips" for grasping rhythm, and Chiang Kun-Yu also realized, "Ah! That's how it feels."
The Hawks sent sidearm pitcher Huang Tzu-Peng to start against the Brothers today. Before the game, Brothers' assistant hitting coach James Sommerville also threw pitches with the same delivery as Huang Tzu-Peng.
Brothers' infielder Chen Chun-Hsiu laughed and said that James is quite capable, able to throw from almost every release point; Hirano Keiichi mentioned that he hoped to help the players through this method. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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