Teammate unsurprised by Li Hao-yu's MLB success

Taiwanese baseball player Li Hao-yu continues his impressive performance in the major leagues, hitting his sixth home run of the season against the Royals and contributing significantly with an RBI double. His strong showing has drawn praise from his former teammate and fellow Taiwanese player, Dong Tzu-en.

Dong, who played alongside Li on the U12 Taiwanese team in 2015 and later at Pingjen High School, stated that Li's success in the majors is not surprising. The two have known each other for nearly a decade, having been rivals in junior high before reuniting in high school and eventually playing professionally.

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I'm not surprised at all. If you were his teammate, you would know what I'm talking about.

Dong noted that Li had aspirations of playing abroad even before graduating high school. The two have maintained contact as they pursue their professional careers in the Chinese Professional Baseball League and Major League Baseball, respectively.

Reflecting on Li's performance, Dong attributed his success to his attitude towards practice and an unwavering determination to win. He believes these qualities are evident to anyone who has been his teammate and serve as an inspiration for others to emulate.

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You can see it from his attitude towards practice; he has a persistent spirit to win.