Taiwanese catcher Lin Chia-cheng on fire in Japan's minor leagues, hitting .643 in last six games

Taiwanese catcher Lin Chia-cheng is showcasing impressive offensive power in the Japanese minor leagues, hitting .643 with nine hits in his last six games. Lin, a prominent figure in international baseball, including leading Taiwan to a WBSC Premier12 championship and serving as the primary catcher in the recent World Baseball Classic, has secured a contract with the Nippon-Ham Fighters. The deal is reportedly worth 16 million yen for one year.

In a recent game against the Rakuten Monkeys, Lin entered as a catcher in the seventh inning and hit a single to center field in the ninth. Although his team lost 1-7, Lin's performance boosted his season batting average to .309. The article also noted Yang Po-hsiang, a 21-year-old Taiwanese infielder for the Rakuten Monkeys, who had one hit in four at-bats, bringing his average to .268.

Lin's recent hitting streak highlights his transition from a defensive specialist to a potent offensive force, a development that has impressed his Japanese club.