Tseng Jen-ho Nears 80% of Peak Form, Former Teammates Watch as He Wins MVP
Professional baseball player Tseng Jen-ho of the Wei Chuan Dragons started against his former team, the Rakuten Monkeys, and pitched 6 innings with only 1 run allowed to secure his second win of the season. Manager Yeh Chun-chang commented that Tseng's condition has returned to 80% of his peak, raising expectations for his future performances.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 16th) The Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League defeated the Rakuten Monkeys 3-1 today. Dragons' starting pitcher Tseng Jen-ho performed an MVP dance under the watch of his former teammates from the sidelines. Tseng was touched that their friendship hasn't changed, while manager Yeh Chun-chang assesses his condition is at 80% of his peak.
Tseng Jen-ho, who played for the Monkeys for the past five years, donned the Dragons' uniform this season and faced his former team for the first time today. He pitched 6 innings with 85 pitches, allowing 6 hits but only 1 run. Supported by 3 runs from the Dragons' offense, he secured his second consecutive win of the season and was named the game's MVP.
Tseng's fastest pitch in his previous start was 145 km/h, and today it reached 147 km/h, gradually approaching his CPBL career-high of 150 km/h. In a post-game media interview, manager Yeh Chun-chang noted that Tseng was in better shape for this game, with his average velocity also increasing. 'Today, he was probably at 80% of his best. It would be even better if his velocity could increase a bit more.'
After his last start, Tseng was sent to the minor leagues for one game due to a crowded rotation before returning. Yeh also expressed his hope to keep him in the major league rotation permanently. 'From these two games, it seems batters have a hard time getting a read on him. The team has done some internal research, and it would be better if he could be a regular.'
Tseng himself also hopes to be a regular starter, as the different game times in the minor leagues require adjustment. 'Of course, players need to know how to adjust themselves, but it still depends on the manager's arrangements.'
Tseng feels that after these two major league appearances, his control over his body is getting better. Although he doesn't specifically aim for velocity, he finds it easier to generate power, and the movement on his breaking balls has improved. 'The old injuries are still there, but the current kinetic chain transmission method is not affected.' (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150516
Tseng Jen-ho, who played for the Monkeys for the past five years, donned the Dragons' uniform this season and faced his former team for the first time today. He pitched 6 innings with 85 pitches, allowing 6 hits but only 1 run. Supported by 3 runs from the Dragons' offense, he secured his second consecutive win of the season and was named the game's MVP.
Tseng's fastest pitch in his previous start was 145 km/h, and today it reached 147 km/h, gradually approaching his CPBL career-high of 150 km/h. In a post-game media interview, manager Yeh Chun-chang noted that Tseng was in better shape for this game, with his average velocity also increasing. 'Today, he was probably at 80% of his best. It would be even better if his velocity could increase a bit more.'
After his last start, Tseng was sent to the minor leagues for one game due to a crowded rotation before returning. Yeh also expressed his hope to keep him in the major league rotation permanently. 'From these two games, it seems batters have a hard time getting a read on him. The team has done some internal research, and it would be better if he could be a regular.'
Tseng himself also hopes to be a regular starter, as the different game times in the minor leagues require adjustment. 'Of course, players need to know how to adjust themselves, but it still depends on the manager's arrangements.'
Tseng feels that after these two major league appearances, his control over his body is getting better. Although he doesn't specifically aim for velocity, he finds it easier to generate power, and the movement on his breaking balls has improved. 'The old injuries are still there, but the current kinetic chain transmission method is not affected.' (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150516