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Optimistic About Joining, Wang Yen-cheng May Make Taiwan's Asian Games Team
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Optimistic About Joining, Wang Yen-cheng May Make Taiwan's Asian Games Team

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Eagles pitcher Wang Yen-cheng may be called up to the Taiwanese national team for the Asian Games.
  • The Taiwanese media reported that the national team is considering overseas pitchers.
  • Wang Yen-cheng expressed optimism about joining the team, which could impact Hanwha's second-half pitching rotation.

There is a possibility that Wang Yen-cheng, a left-handed pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles acquired as an Asian quota player, could be selected for the Taiwanese national team competing in the upcoming Asian Games. Taiwanese media outlet 'Liberty Times' reported on July 6 that the roster for the Taiwanese baseball team at the Nagoya Asian Games in September is taking shape. The report indicated plans to select professional players, focusing on overseas pitchers and batters from the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). The national team has reportedly submitted a list of 24 players and is awaiting responses from overseas clubs. Wang Yen-cheng himself has expressed optimism about potentially joining the national team. His potential participation could introduce a variable into the Hanwha Eagles' pitching rotation for the latter half of the season, depending on the team's needs and his availability.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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