CPBL: Coach Keiichi Hirano delighted by Lin Jui-chun's first home run
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Brothers player Lin Jui-chun hit his first career home run in the 9th inning.
- Coach Keiichi Hirano expressed happiness over the young player's performance.
- Hirano noted Lin's significant improvement and sees him as a key part of generational change.
Chung Hsin Brothers player Lin Jui-chun achieved a significant milestone by hitting his first career home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Uni-President Lions. Although the Brothers ultimately lost the match 3-7, Lin's solo shot in the bottom of the ninth provided a bright spot, adding a run for his team.
Brothers' head coach Keiichi Hirano shared his delight regarding Lin's achievement. "Seeing a young player perform well makes me very happy," Hirano stated. He observed that Lin has shown considerable improvement in his batting this year. Hirano noted that Lin has delivered strong hitting performances in crucial moments during games in the second division.
Seeing a young player perform well makes me very happy.
Hirano recalled mentioning Lin Jui-chun as a player he was particularly looking forward to during spring training. "Although several months have passed, I am very happy he has performed well," Hirano said. He also views Lin's current opportunity as important, especially as the team's main players are not performing as well compared to other teams. Hirano aims for a generational shift within the team, with Lin potentially playing a key role in that transition.
Although several months have passed, I am very happy he has performed well.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.