Chen Yung-Chi Overcomes Injury, Expected to Return in First Half, Jokes Retirement is Like Spilled Water
Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions star player Chen Yung-Chi, who announced his retirement this season, was sidelined by injury but has resumed training and aims to return in the first half. He humorously stated that retirement is like 'spilled water' that cannot be taken back.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-She, Taipei, 8th) Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions star player Chen Yung-Chi announced his retirement this season, but his plans were disrupted by an injury. He has recently resumed training and is expected to return to the field in the first half of the season. However, when asked if his retirement would be postponed due to this, Chen Yung-Chi laughed and said, "No way, it's like spilled water, you can't take it back."
Chen Yung-Chi suffered a left oblique muscle strain on March 24 during a Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) official warm-up game, which has kept him out of play until now. He revealed that he has now started recovery practice and batting, and will soon discuss the timing of his rehab games with the trainers. "I've maintained my body, and now I'm much better, also on schedule."
After this injury, Chen Yung-Chi received comfort from his friend Lin Chih-Sheng, the Wei Chuan Dragons' assistant hitting coach, who told him, "This is an injury only strong hitters get." However, he also admitted that the rehabilitation process was not easy, requiring the same work every day, but also encountering fluctuating conditions, which was "a blow to my confidence."
Because of this, Chen Yung-Chi expressed admiration for pitcher Chiang Shao-Ching, who recently returned from injury. "His skill has always been there; the challenge is whether his body can be controlled." Seeing Chiang Shao-Ching choke up during an interview after returning to the first team, Chen Yung-Chi was deeply moved, saying, "Because it's really tough."
Missing most of his final season due to injury, Chen Yung-Chi himself did not feel it was particularly regrettable. He has also continuously followed the good performances of the young players on the team, specifically mentioning Li Cheng-Ling and Chu Chia-En as recently impressing him. "They all have the ability, they just lack opportunities and experience." Chen Yung-Chi believes that the team's generational change is accelerating this year, which also requires young players to start taking responsibility. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-She, Taipei, 8th) Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions star player Chen Yung-Chi announced his retirement this season, but his plans were disrupted by an injury. He has recently resumed training and is expected to return to the field in the first half of the season. However, when asked if his retirement would be postponed due to this, Chen Yung-Chi laughed and said, "No way, it's like spilled water, you can't take it back."
Chen Yung-Chi suffered a left oblique muscle strain on March 24 during a Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) official warm-up game, which has kept him out of play until now. He revealed that he has now started recovery practice and batting, and will soon discuss the timing of his rehab games with the trainers. "I've maintained my body, and now I'm much better, also on schedule."
After this injury, Chen Yung-Chi received comfort from his friend Lin Chih-Sheng, the Wei Chuan Dragons' assistant hitting coach, who told him, "This is an injury only strong hitters get." However, he also admitted that the rehabilitation process was not easy, requiring the same work every day, but also encountering fluctuating conditions, which was "a blow to my confidence."
Because of this, Chen Yung-Chi expressed admiration for pitcher Chiang Shao-Ching, who recently returned from injury. "His skill has always been there; the challenge is whether his body can be controlled." Seeing Chiang Shao-Ching choke up during an interview after returning to the first team, Chen Yung-Chi was deeply moved, saying, "Because it's really tough."
Missing most of his final season due to injury, Chen Yung-Chi himself did not feel it was particularly regrettable. He has also continuously followed the good performances of the young players on the team, specifically mentioning Li Cheng-Ling and Chu Chia-En as recently impressing him. "They all have the ability, they just lack opportunities and experience." Chen Yung-Chi believes that the team's generational change is accelerating this year, which also requires young players to start taking responsibility. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150508
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