Chen Pin-Hung Segments Batting Order for Different Approaches, Moved by New Walk-up Song
Fubon Guardians pitcher Chen Pin-Hung made his first relief appearance of the season, learning to adapt to a new role. He adopted a strategy of segmenting the opponent''s lineup into three sections and was deeply moved by the lyrics of his new walk-up song, ''Xinzhuang Castle''.
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Central News Agency (CNA), Xinzhuang, May 8 - Fubon Guardians pitcher Chen Pin-Hung made his first relief appearance of the season on the 6th, learning a different role and adopting varied strategies by segmenting the batting order into three parts. The new walk-up song he used on the 6th also touched him with its lyrics, ''I''ve seen the valleys and waited for hope.''
Guardians pitcher Chen Pin-Hung, whose first three appearances this season were all starts, came on in relief against the Rakuten Monkeys on the 6th, pitching one scoreless inning with no decision.
Pitching coach Hsu Ming-Chieh explained that while it was Chen''s turn to pitch, he was not scheduled for a start in this week''s rotation. The relief appearance was to keep his arm in shape. Hsu also mentioned that a player can''t be a starter their whole career and hoped this would help him learn to adapt to different roles.
Chen Pin-Hung stated that the coaching staff had informed him beforehand to be ready for a relief role this week. He noted that as a starter, he has a long warm-up time to gradually adjust, whereas a reliever must get into game mode quickly and pay constant attention to details on the field. He sought advice from senior players, and closer Tseng Chun-Yueh enthusiastically shared tips on what bullpen pitchers need to watch out for during preparation.
After losing his previous two starts, Chen said Hsu Ming-Chieh advised him to have different mindsets for different parts of the lineup. He now divides the opponent''s nine batters into three blocks, developing different tactical approaches based on on-base percentage, power-hitting types, and other batter profiles. While he found the relief appearance to be a different experience, he is still more accustomed to the starter role and its adjustment routines.
When Chen Pin-Hung entered the game on the 6th, his new walk-up song ''Xinzhuang Castle'' was unveiled. Chen revealed he heard it while driving. The lyrics, written from a fan''s perspective, prompted him to discuss changing his song with team staff. The line ''Some have been here from long ago, have seen the valleys, and waited for hope'' particularly moved him. (Editor: Chang Ming-Khun) 1150508
Guardians pitcher Chen Pin-Hung, whose first three appearances this season were all starts, came on in relief against the Rakuten Monkeys on the 6th, pitching one scoreless inning with no decision.
Pitching coach Hsu Ming-Chieh explained that while it was Chen''s turn to pitch, he was not scheduled for a start in this week''s rotation. The relief appearance was to keep his arm in shape. Hsu also mentioned that a player can''t be a starter their whole career and hoped this would help him learn to adapt to different roles.
Chen Pin-Hung stated that the coaching staff had informed him beforehand to be ready for a relief role this week. He noted that as a starter, he has a long warm-up time to gradually adjust, whereas a reliever must get into game mode quickly and pay constant attention to details on the field. He sought advice from senior players, and closer Tseng Chun-Yueh enthusiastically shared tips on what bullpen pitchers need to watch out for during preparation.
After losing his previous two starts, Chen said Hsu Ming-Chieh advised him to have different mindsets for different parts of the lineup. He now divides the opponent''s nine batters into three blocks, developing different tactical approaches based on on-base percentage, power-hitting types, and other batter profiles. While he found the relief appearance to be a different experience, he is still more accustomed to the starter role and its adjustment routines.
When Chen Pin-Hung entered the game on the 6th, his new walk-up song ''Xinzhuang Castle'' was unveiled. Chen revealed he heard it while driving. The lyrics, written from a fan''s perspective, prompted him to discuss changing his song with team staff. The line ''Some have been here from long ago, have seen the valleys, and waited for hope'' particularly moved him. (Editor: Chang Ming-Khun) 1150508