Chang Chih-hao Says He's Faced His Worst, Focused on Rehabilitation, Determined to Go All Out in First Team Return
CTBC Brothers' 38-year-old veteran Chang Chih-hao has returned to the first team earlier than expected. He stated that he has no time for gloom, having diligently focused on rehabilitation, and is determined to give 100% on the field without regrets, even after injury.
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NEW TAIPEI (CNA) -- CTBC Brothers' 38-year-old veteran Chang Chih-hao has returned to the first team, with his comeback schedule faster than anticipated. He stated that time and age wait for no one, so he had no time for gloom and diligently focused on rehabilitation. Even after experiencing injuries, he will give 100% on the field, not wanting to have any regrets.
Chang Chih-hao suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a slide last season and underwent reconstructive surgery in September. He began playing in the minor league in May this year. So far, in 5 minor league games, he has hit 2 home runs in 12 at-bats. The Brothers registered Chang Chih-hao yesterday and officially promoted him to the first team today.
Chang Chih-hao stated that he originally expected to need a year, with the earliest return being in the second half of the season. He is very satisfied with the progress of being able to play rehabilitation games in May and return to the first team, indicating that the effort and time spent on rehabilitation were worthwhile. Now, it's about whether his performance meets expectations.
Chang Chih-hao mentioned that he has experienced hand, oblique, and knee injuries over the years, and is used to moving between the first and minor leagues. He has experience and knows how to adjust, encountering not too many setbacks during the process, focusing on rehabilitation and training without overthinking. "I don't have that much time to be in a bad mood or gloomy. Time and age wait for no one, so I spent all my time on rehabilitation."
Chang Chih-hao admits his personality is quite extreme. Even after injuries, as long as the trainers and doctors say it's okay, he will give 100% on the field without holding back. He has already boldly attempted fielding and sliding in the minor league. Rather than worrying and not performing fully, it's better to go all out. "Because I'm afraid I'll regret it if I don't do it, even if I get injured again, I'll still choose to go all out."
The Brothers had a slow start to the season this year. Chang Chih-hao stated that many things are uncontrollable, like luck. It's more important to do what can be controlled. He has experienced losing streaks and losses before. The key is to control what can be controlled, and he hopes to help the team as much as possible upon returning to the first team. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512
Chang Chih-hao suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a slide last season and underwent reconstructive surgery in September. He began playing in the minor league in May this year. So far, in 5 minor league games, he has hit 2 home runs in 12 at-bats. The Brothers registered Chang Chih-hao yesterday and officially promoted him to the first team today.
Chang Chih-hao stated that he originally expected to need a year, with the earliest return being in the second half of the season. He is very satisfied with the progress of being able to play rehabilitation games in May and return to the first team, indicating that the effort and time spent on rehabilitation were worthwhile. Now, it's about whether his performance meets expectations.
Chang Chih-hao mentioned that he has experienced hand, oblique, and knee injuries over the years, and is used to moving between the first and minor leagues. He has experience and knows how to adjust, encountering not too many setbacks during the process, focusing on rehabilitation and training without overthinking. "I don't have that much time to be in a bad mood or gloomy. Time and age wait for no one, so I spent all my time on rehabilitation."
Chang Chih-hao admits his personality is quite extreme. Even after injuries, as long as the trainers and doctors say it's okay, he will give 100% on the field without holding back. He has already boldly attempted fielding and sliding in the minor league. Rather than worrying and not performing fully, it's better to go all out. "Because I'm afraid I'll regret it if I don't do it, even if I get injured again, I'll still choose to go all out."
The Brothers had a slow start to the season this year. Chang Chih-hao stated that many things are uncontrollable, like luck. It's more important to do what can be controlled. He has experienced losing streaks and losses before. The key is to control what can be controlled, and he hopes to help the team as much as possible upon returning to the first team. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512