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Rare sight: Fubon Guardians position player pitches, opponent bats righty

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • In a rare event, a position player from the Fubon Guardians pitched in a game against the TSG Hawks.
  • The pitcher, Liu Chun-hao, recorded his first career appearance on the mound, reaching a top speed of 141 kph.
  • Notably, the opposing batter, "Magic Eagle," took his first-ever stance as a right-handed hitter during this at-bat.

An unusual scene unfolded in a professional baseball game as the Fubon Guardians deployed an infielder to pitch against the TSG Hawks. With the Guardians trailing 10-2 after seven innings, they brought in Liu Chun-hao, an infielder, to take the mound for the first time in his career.

Liu Chun-hao's pitching debut saw him throw fastballs clocked up to 141 kilometers per hour. The significant difference in speed compared to his usual fielding position was notable. This unconventional pitching choice added a unique element to the game's narrative.

Adding to the rarity of the moment, TSG Hawks' slugger "Magic Eagle" stepped into the batter's box as a right-handed hitter for the very first time during Liu Chun-hao's appearance. This unexpected matchup between a position player pitching and a batter switching handedness created a memorable and seldom-seen scenario in professional baseball.

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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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