Brothers' Chang Jen-Wei becomes league's top hitter, shares 'secret recipes'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Brothers baseball player Chang Jen-Wei has become the league's leading hitter after meeting the minimum plate appearance requirement.
- He credits his success to focusing on full swings and better pitch selection, dedicating practice time to areas needing improvement.
- Chang emphasizes his primary goal is contributing to the team, not individual awards, and expresses gratitude for the opportunities given by the coaching staff.
Brothers slugger Chang Jen-Wei has officially claimed the league's batting title, reaching the required plate appearances to qualify. As of pre-game statistics on July 31, he boasts an impressive .321 batting average.
I'm not particularly aiming for any awards. I just want to contribute to the team as much as possible.
Chang attributes his recent success to a refined approach at the plate. He highlighted two key "secret recipes": focusing on making full swings and improving his ability to capitalize on hittable pitches. He consistently dedicates his practice sessions to honing these specific skills, addressing any weaknesses that emerge.
Despite his current standing, Chang remains grounded, stating he doesn't actively pursue individual awards like the batting title. His primary focus, he insists, is on contributing to his team's success. He was unaware he was nearing the plate appearance threshold until he saw it on social media and expressed a desire for more playing time in the top team.
I'm just thinking about the game. I didn't particularly think about the batting title. I wasn't sure if my plate appearances were close to the threshold. I found out through social media.
While primarily an infielder, Chang has frequently played in the outfield this season. He feels he has adapted well to the position change. By the end of the first half of the season, he aimed to simplify his mindset, focusing solely on hitting when at bat and on defense when in the field. He expressed gratitude to the coaching staff for providing him with ample opportunities.
I want to have more opportunities to play in the first team. I thank the coaching staff for giving me so many chances.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.