Wang Nien-hao Says He's Faced His Worst, Now More Confident and Thoughtful in Attack
Fubon Guardians' Wang Nien-hao hit a crucial tying home run in the May 10th game, noting that all three of his season's home runs have been against the Wei Chuan Dragons. He shared that having faced his worst last year, he no longer focuses on numbers and approaches hitting with more conviction, guided by his head coach's advice.
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(CNA reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, May 12) Fubon Guardians' Wang Nien-hao hit a crucial tying home run in the May 10th game. All three of his home runs this season have been against the Wei Chuan Dragons, which he jokingly called a "coincidence." Wang Nien-hao mentioned that he has faced his worst last year, so he doesn't particularly look at numbers. The head coach's reminders before going to bat also make him more confident and thoughtful in his attack.
Wang Nien-hao's tying home run in the bottom of the 9th inning with one out in the May 10th game against the Wei Chuan Dragons helped his team stay alive, and the Guardians eventually won in extra innings. With his third home run of the season, he was asked before today's game if he noticed that all three were against the Dragons. He laughed and said, "It's a coincidence." Of course, he wants to hit against pitchers from every team, and he also mentioned that this was his first time hitting such a crucial home run, initially thinking it would be a double or triple, and was very excited that it went over the wall.
Wang Nien-hao has always been a young talent the team has high hopes for, and he is slowly starting to perform this year. He also shared his thoughts and changes in mindset. If he didn't hit well in the previous at-bat, he needs to have a plan for the next one, preparing for what kind of pitches the opponent might throw.
"I've faced my worst, so I won't particularly look at or care too much about the numbers." The "worst period" Wang Nien-hao referred to was a relatively long slump from the start of last season until July. He frankly admitted that hitting is difficult, and of course, he wants to perform well every day. Now, he has changed his mindset, preparing well every day and executing on the field, letting the results take their natural course.
Wang Nien-hao is often captured by cameras receiving advice before batting, not only from batting coach Kao Kuo-hui but also from head coach Koh Mitsutaka. He shared that the head coach mainly reminds him not to overthink.
Wang Nien-hao recalled a game in Tianmu (May 2nd) where Koh Mitsutaka encouraged him, "Go up there and hit however you want to hit." In his third at-bat, he suddenly remembered Koh Mitsutaka's advice, "Instead of overthinking, think about how to hit the ball," and he successfully hit a home run in that at-bat.
Wang Nien-hao stated that Koh Mitsutaka's reminders before and during at-bats make him more confident in his attack, and he understands that when he steps into the batter's box, the opponent won't wait. Whatever he wants to do, once he's thought it through, he should do it boldly. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512
(CNA reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, May 12) Fubon Guardians' Wang Nien-hao hit a crucial tying home run in the May 10th game. All three of his home runs this season have been against the Wei Chuan Dragons, which he jokingly called a "coincidence." Wang Nien-hao mentioned that he has faced his worst last year, so he doesn't particularly look at numbers. The head coach's reminders before going to bat also make him more confident and thoughtful in his attack.
Wang Nien-hao's tying home run in the bottom of the 9th inning with one out in the May 10th game against the Wei Chuan Dragons helped his team stay alive, and the Guardians eventually won in extra innings. With his third home run of the season, he was asked before today's game if he noticed that all three were against the Dragons. He laughed and said, "It's a coincidence." Of course, he wants to hit against pitchers from every team, and he also mentioned that this was his first time hitting such a crucial home run, initially thinking it would be a double or triple, and was very excited that it went over the wall.
Wang Nien-hao has always been a young talent the team has high hopes for, and he is slowly starting to perform this year. He also shared his thoughts and changes in mindset. If he didn't hit well in the previous at-bat, he needs to have a plan for the next one, preparing for what kind of pitches the opponent might throw.
"I've faced my worst, so I won't particularly look at or care too much about the numbers." The "worst period" Wang Nien-hao referred to was a relatively long slump from the start of last season until July. He frankly admitted that hitting is difficult, and of course, he wants to perform well every day. Now, he has changed his mindset, preparing well every day and executing on the field, letting the results take their natural course.
Wang Nien-hao is often captured by cameras receiving advice before batting, not only from batting coach Kao Kuo-hui but also from head coach Koh Mitsutaka. He shared that the head coach mainly reminds him not to overthink.
Wang Nien-hao recalled a game in Tianmu (May 2nd) where Koh Mitsutaka encouraged him, "Go up there and hit however you want to hit." In his third at-bat, he suddenly remembered Koh Mitsutaka's advice, "Instead of overthinking, think about how to hit the ball," and he successfully hit a home run in that at-bat.
Wang Nien-hao stated that Koh Mitsutaka's reminders before and during at-bats make him more confident in his attack, and he understands that when he steps into the batter's box, the opponent won't wait. Whatever he wants to do, once he's thought it through, he should do it boldly. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512