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Brothers Face 'Very Important Task' as Youngsters Emerge Amidst Struggles

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The CTBC Brothers baseball team is struggling this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the league standings.
  • Despite the team's poor performance, two promising infield prospects, Chang Jen-wei and Chang Shih-lun, have emerged.
  • Manager Eiji Kinoshita emphasized the need for these young players to prove themselves and gain experience at the professional level.

The CTBC Brothers are facing a challenging season, languishing at the bottom of the Chinese Professional Baseball League standings. The team's current performance has put them in a difficult position, but amidst the struggles, a glimmer of hope has emerged with the rise of two young infield talents: Chang Jen-wei and Chang Shih-lun.

Brothers' manager Eiji Kinoshita has highlighted the critical juncture for these developing players. "This year, Ah Wei must prove himself in the first team, and Shih-lun needs to accumulate more practical experience in the first team," Kinoshita stated, underscoring the importance of their progression.

Kinoshita's comments reflect a strategic focus on nurturing future talent, even as the team grapples with immediate performance issues. The development of Chang Jen-wei and Chang Shih-lun is seen as a key task for the Brothers as they look to rebuild and improve their standing in the league.

This year, Ah Wei must prove himself in the first team, and Shih-lun needs to accumulate more practical experience in the first team.

โ€” Eiji KinoshitaThe CTBC Brothers manager spoke about the development needs of young players Chang Jen-wei and Chang Shih-lun.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.