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CPBL: Wang Po-hsuan Quietly Aims for 30% Batting Average, Wants More RBIs

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wang Po-hsuan's batting average surpassed 30% for the first time after a four-hit game, marking a season high.
  • He acknowledged a slow start but expressed relief at improving his performance, attributing it to adjustments and team support.
  • Wang aims to increase his RBIs, noting he often plays a supporting role and wants to contribute more decisively like his teammate.

Wang Po-hsuan's batting average has climbed above the 30% mark for the first time this season, reaching a new personal high of .302 after a standout four-hit performance. The player admitted to a slow start, with his average hovering at .179 in late April, but expressed relief that his performance has since improved.

Although I didn't want it this way, at least I've hit my way back.

— Wang Po-hsuanReflecting on his improved batting performance after a slow start to the season.

"Although I didn't want it this way, at least I've hit my way back," Wang said. "The beginning of the season was the time I feared most, but fortunately, my performance has picked up." He noted that while his performance in early June was inconsistent, he has seen progress since then.

Wang, who does not consider himself a power hitter, explained that pitchers are less likely to pitch around him. He also mentioned his strategy of observing the defense to capitalize on opportunities for infield hits, emphasizing the need for precise execution.

The beginning of the season was the time I feared most, but fortunately, my performance has picked up.

— Wang Po-hsuanDescribing his concerns about his early-season struggles.

He highlighted the crucial role of teammate Su Chih-chieh, stating that Su's timely hits have been instrumental in driving the offense. "Including yesterday, Brother Chih-chieh has been very key in these few games," Wang said. "In Taitung too, he hit a key hit, and our offense flowed better. Relatively speaking, the pressure behind him is not as great."

Including yesterday, Brother Chih-chieh has been very key in these few games. In Taitung too, he hit a key hit, and our offense flowed better. Relatively speaking, the pressure behind him is not as great.

— Wang Po-hsuanPraising his teammate Su Chih-chieh's impact on the team's offense.

Despite his improved batting average, Wang expressed concern over his season total of only 8 RBIs. "I seem to be mostly playing a 'clean-up' role," he said. "I need to work harder on my RBIs this year; Coach Hung also keeps reminding me. I also hope to perform when the team needs me, just like Brother Chih-chieh."

I seem to be mostly playing a 'clean-up' role. I need to work harder on my RBIs this year; Coach Hung also keeps reminding me. I also hope to perform when the team needs me, just like Brother Chih-chieh.

— Wang Po-hsuanExpressing his desire to improve his run-batted-in count and contribute more decisively.
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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.

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