Lin Chia-wei Returns to Uni-President Lions' First Team to Compete for Outfield Spot: "Treat Myself as a Challenger"
Lin Chia-wei of the Uni-President Lions has been promoted to the first team for the first time this season, playing as the leadoff hitter and center fielder. After overcoming setbacks in the minor league, he stated, "I treat myself as a challenger to win back my position."
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei, 9th) Lin Chia-wei of the professional baseball Uni-President Lions was called up today, making his first appearance in the first team this season as the leadoff hitter and center fielder. Speaking about starting the season in the minor league for two consecutive years and competing for an outfield spot again, Lin Chia-wei said: "I treat myself as a challenger and will win back my position."
Before today's game, Uni-President 7-ELEVEN Lions manager Lin Yueh-ping said in a media interview that Lin Chia-wei was called up due to outfielder Chiu Chih-cheng's recent poor form; however, Chiu Chih-cheng will not be sent down to the minor league for now. "It's not an adjustment problem for him; we'll give him some more time."
Lin Chia-wei has been a key outfielder for the Lions for the past two years. However, before the start of this season, he missed spring training due to military service, putting him a step behind others from the beginning. During spring training, he also suffered a groin injury. After the season began, he encountered further setbacks in the minor league, including a stolen base injury in early April and being hit by a pitch on the knee in early May, only getting the chance to be promoted to the first team today.
"Every time I almost got better, I got injured again. I wondered if this cycle would continue this year." Lin Chia-wei revealed his struggle in the minor league but maintained a positive mindset, continuously preparing to return to the first team. He finally received the call last night and immediately packed his bags to head north to join the team today. He said: "At first, it felt a bit unfamiliar, and seeing my teammates' enthusiastic greetings touched me a little."
Looking back on his minor league life, Lin Chia-wei only had two words: "hard work." He had to go to the stadium at 9 AM every day and return to his accommodation around 7 or 8 PM, spending almost the entire day at the stadium. "As you know, the sun in Tainan is very strong." (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei, 9th) Lin Chia-wei of the professional baseball Uni-President Lions was called up today, making his first appearance in the first team this season as the leadoff hitter and center fielder. Speaking about starting the season in the minor league for two consecutive years and competing for an outfield spot again, Lin Chia-wei said: "I treat myself as a challenger and will win back my position."
Before today's game, Uni-President 7-ELEVEN Lions manager Lin Yueh-ping said in a media interview that Lin Chia-wei was called up due to outfielder Chiu Chih-cheng's recent poor form; however, Chiu Chih-cheng will not be sent down to the minor league for now. "It's not an adjustment problem for him; we'll give him some more time."
Lin Chia-wei has been a key outfielder for the Lions for the past two years. However, before the start of this season, he missed spring training due to military service, putting him a step behind others from the beginning. During spring training, he also suffered a groin injury. After the season began, he encountered further setbacks in the minor league, including a stolen base injury in early April and being hit by a pitch on the knee in early May, only getting the chance to be promoted to the first team today.
"Every time I almost got better, I got injured again. I wondered if this cycle would continue this year." Lin Chia-wei revealed his struggle in the minor league but maintained a positive mindset, continuously preparing to return to the first team. He finally received the call last night and immediately packed his bags to head north to join the team today. He said: "At first, it felt a bit unfamiliar, and seeing my teammates' enthusiastic greetings touched me a little."
Looking back on his minor league life, Lin Chia-wei only had two words: "hard work." He had to go to the stadium at 9 AM every day and return to his accommodation around 7 or 8 PM, spending almost the entire day at the stadium. "As you know, the sun in Tainan is very strong." (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150509
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