Chang Yu-cheng hopes Lee Hao-yu surpasses his MLB records, emphasizes mental strength

Taiwanese baseball star Chang Yu-cheng is celebrating the presence of two fellow countrymen in Major League Baseball this season. He holds high hopes for Lee Hao-yu and Cheng Tsung-che, envisioning them establishing themselves in the league and potentially making one of them Taiwan's first player to complete at least a decade in MLB.

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I hope they can stay in America and stay as long as they can.

Chang, who himself has spent five years in the majors with 20 home runs and 121 hits, sees great potential in the younger players. He specifically noted Lee Hao-yu's current performance, which includes an 11-game hitting streak surpassing Chang's personal best of eight games and six home runs, quickly approaching Chang's career total. "He should be able to surpass my MLB numbers in just one year," Chang remarked.

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My MLB numbers, he should be able to surpass in just one year.

Despite Cheng Tsung-che's recent reassignment to Triple-A, Chang remains confident in both players. "I hope they can stay in America and stay as long as they can," he stated. Chang highlighted the mental resilience required for players abroad, emphasizing the need to overcome loneliness and isolation. He pointed out that this challenge is not unique to Taiwanese players, as many from Latin America also face similar circumstances. "So, it's all healthy competition, but it depends on your mental fortitude to stay confident every day and keep improving," he added.

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So, it's all healthy competition, but it depends on your mental fortitude to stay confident every day and keep improving.