Baseball coach Wang Chien-ming's rare anger surprises players and fans

A rare display of anger from Chinese Professional Baseball pitching coach Wang Chien-ming occurred during a game between the CTBC Brothers and the Uni-Lions. The incident unfolded in the ninth inning when pitcher Lu Meng-yang issued three consecutive walks. Wang, after communicating with the bullpen, was seen slamming down a phone, a reaction that surprised broadcasters.

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It's not a big deal. I can understand that coaches have high expectations for players, but when the player's performance at that moment is beyond the coach's control, it's normal to be agitated.

Wang later addressed the situation, stating that while he understood the pitcher's intentions, the string of bad pitches put him in a difficult position. He emphasized the importance for young players to seize opportunities and work harder.

Uni-Lions manager Lin Yueh-ping, who has worked with Wang on the national team multiple times, described Wang as generally good-tempered. Lin noted that the situation was understandable, as coaches have high expectations for players, and frustration is normal when a player's performance is unpredictable.

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I'm more explosive.

Lin Yueh-ping humorously contrasted his own coaching style, admitting he is "more explosive" but tends to express his anger privately. He believes that a coach's appropriate expression of frustration shows they care about the players, and that seeing the usually amiable Wang show this side was surprising to many.

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Coaches venting appropriately, letting players know the coach cares, is actually very normal. It's just that usually, a senior who is amiable and kind shows this side, and people might be a bit surprised.