Exit Velocity Jumps from 160 to 171 km/h, Namo E.漾 Emotional on Return to First Team
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(CNA, Taipei, May 17, by reporter Su Shih-yu) Wei Chuan Dragons fielder Namo E.漾 has been called up to the first team for the first time this season, starting at first base and batting second against the Rakuten Monkeys today. He expressed his emotional state and revealed that through strength training in the minor leagues, his bat exit velocity increased from a previous 160 km/h to 171 km/h.
The CPBL's Wei Chuan Dragons sent down yesterday's starting pitcher Tseng Jen-ho to the minors for adjustments today, bringing up Namo E.漾. When asked about the move, manager Yeh Chun-chang first joked, "I happened to see him have one good game, so I called him up." He then seriously explained, "His condition looks good, and he worked very hard in spring training, but his performance didn't show it, and he lacked confidence at the time. But he looks better now."
Namo E.漾 said his performance in the minor leagues was average, mainly focusing on his plate discipline. However, because the frequency of weight training is higher in the minors compared to the game-focused first team, he clearly felt his physical condition improve. "I was surprised myself when hitting. My fastest exit velocity was 171 km/h, with an average of about 164 to 167 km/h. Last year's fastest was 160 km/h."
Returning to the long-awaited home field in Tianmu today, Namo E.漾 stated, "I'm very moved. I feel like I still have a chance and have worked hard to get back up. The goal is to stay here as long as possible." As the team is heading to Hualien for upcoming games, Namo E.漾 also hopes to take the opportunity to visit home, but recent news of heavy rain and disasters in Hualien has made him a bit worried about his hometown's situation. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150517
The CPBL's Wei Chuan Dragons sent down yesterday's starting pitcher Tseng Jen-ho to the minors for adjustments today, bringing up Namo E.漾. When asked about the move, manager Yeh Chun-chang first joked, "I happened to see him have one good game, so I called him up." He then seriously explained, "His condition looks good, and he worked very hard in spring training, but his performance didn't show it, and he lacked confidence at the time. But he looks better now."
Namo E.漾 said his performance in the minor leagues was average, mainly focusing on his plate discipline. However, because the frequency of weight training is higher in the minors compared to the game-focused first team, he clearly felt his physical condition improve. "I was surprised myself when hitting. My fastest exit velocity was 171 km/h, with an average of about 164 to 167 km/h. Last year's fastest was 160 km/h."
Returning to the long-awaited home field in Tianmu today, Namo E.漾 stated, "I'm very moved. I feel like I still have a chance and have worked hard to get back up. The goal is to stay here as long as possible." As the team is heading to Hualien for upcoming games, Namo E.漾 also hopes to take the opportunity to visit home, but recent news of heavy rain and disasters in Hualien has made him a bit worried about his hometown's situation. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150517