CPBL All-Star Game: Pitcher Chang Yi surprised to face Fubon VP Lin Wei-chu

The recent CPBL All-Star Game introduced an exciting new "Legend Card" segment, enabling retired baseball stars to step back onto the field for a special appearance. This innovative addition provided fans with a nostalgic glimpse of past heroes.

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I didn't know the vice president was coming up to bat at first. Our first base coach told me, 'Next batter is the venerable Wei-chu,' and I was quite surprised.

A standout moment occurred in the eighth inning when Fubon Guardians' vice president, Lin Wei-chu, stepped up to the plate as a designated hitter. He faced off against Fubon pitcher Chang Yi, creating a unique dynamic between team management and a current player.

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I was afraid I might hit him.

Chang Yi admitted to being taken aback by the matchup. "I didn't know the vice president was coming up to bat at first," he confessed. "Our first base coach told me, 'Next batter is the venerable Wei-chu,' and I was quite surprised." Chang Yi described the encounter as a rare opportunity, possibly a once-in-a-lifetime event, and humorously added, "I was afraid I might hit him."

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It's a pretty good matchup. It's not easy to face 'Lin-sang'; this might be the only time.

During the at-bat, Chang Yi threw six pitches, initially mixing fastballs and curveballs before sticking to fastballs. He observed Lin's performance, noting, "Lin's hitting point is getting closer and closer, it seems like a very serious at-bat." Chang Yi believed Lin must have been practicing, as his swing appeared smooth and effective. Ultimately, Lin Wei-chu hit a foul ball to left field on the sixth pitch, resulting in an out.

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Lin's hitting point is getting closer and closer, it seems like a very serious at-bat. I think he must have practiced privately; it's impossible to hit this smoothly otherwise.