MiLB: Nearly Two Years Since Last Appearance, Taiwanese Pitcher Liu Chih-jung Takes 'Important Step'

Taiwanese pitcher Liu Chih-jung, who is part of the Boston Red Sox organization, shared a hopeful message on social media, stating he has taken an "important step forward." The 27-year-old flamethrower has been sidelined by injuries for nearly two years, beginning the current season on the 60-day injured list and yet to make an appearance.

Liu posted a quote from a teacher he has been learning from since late last year. The message encourages growth through repeated failures and emphasizes that fear is a self-created illusion. "When you walk on a dark road, because of the feeling of fear, even a dead tree will look like a ghost. It is the fear that makes it so. If there is no fear, a dead tree is just a dead tree. The one who creates fear is actually yourself," the quote reads.

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Let us grow in repeated failures. Nothing is worth fearing. When you walk on a dark road, because of the feeling of fear, even a dead tree will look like a ghost. It is the fear that makes it so. If there is no fear, a dead tree is just a dead tree. The one who creates fear is actually yourself. The most important thing is to chase your dreams with passion and vitality. Keep going!

The pitcher expressed gratitude for his teacher's guidance and reminded himself not to be limited by fear. "The most important thing is to chase your dreams with passion and vitality. Keep going!" he wrote, signaling his determination to continue pursuing his baseball aspirations despite the long layoff.

Liu's last appearance was in 2024, where he pitched in six games (four starts) for the Double-A team. He recorded a 1-1 record with a 4.00 ERA over 18 innings, allowing 14 hits, including 4 home runs, and striking out 29 batters. His WHIP was 1.28.

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This passage comes from a teacher who spoke to me. I have been learning from you since the end of last year, and I am very grateful for your guidance along the way. It also reminds me not to be limited by fear and to continue moving towards my dreams. I have taken an important step!