CSMG, a sports management conglomerate that represents most of the top Taiwanese baseball players in the US, will be representing Chin-Hui Tsao. Tsao's former agent was Scott Boras.
Tsao made some more news when it was announced that he signed a 2008 minor league contract with the KC Royals.
To help pass the time, I've added a few more player site links. Check 'em out.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
CPBL Draft and Other News...
CPBL:
FIRST ROUND PICKS
#1 - SINON BULLS(22 y.o. DOB:11/11/85 - 6'0", 180 pounds - B:L - T:R)
#2 - MACOTO COBRAS(24 y.o. DOB: 1/2/83 - 5'10", 165 pounds - B:L - T:L)
#3 - CHINATRUST WHALES(23 y.o. DOB: 12/21/84 - 5'10", 157 pounds - LHP)
#4 - BROTHER ELEPHANTS(20 y.o. DOB: 2/25/87 - 6'0", 168 pounds - RHP)
#5 - LA NEW BEARS(22 y.o. DOB: 4/10/85 - 6'0", 175 pounds - RHP)
#6 - PRESIDENT LIONS(22 y.o. DOB: 11/26/85 - 6'0", 182 pounds - LHP)
The CPBL held its annual draft and as expected, IF Yi-Chuan Lin was selected by the Sinon Bulls with the #1 overall pick. The Macoto Cobras, who had the #2 pick selected OF Chih-Yao Chan. The Chinatrust Whales chose P Chia-Chun Tang with the #3 pick. The Elephants with the 4th pick selected P Chia-Rui Mai. The #5 pick by the La New Bears was P Ming-Chieh Hsu. The President Lions picked last in the first round and selected P Wei-Hua Lee.
Other notables:
OF Ying-Chieh Liao was selected by the Sinon Bulls with their 2nd round pick.
The Lions selected OF Chien-Yu Kuo with their 2nd round pick.
P Yi-Che Huang was selected by the Bears with their 3rd pick.
OF Ying-Chieh Liao was selected by the Sinon Bulls with their 2nd round pick.
The Lions selected OF Chien-Yu Kuo with their 2nd round pick.
P Yi-Che Huang was selected by the Bears with their 3rd pick.
Read more about the draft and the pending acquistion of the Cobras by DMedia here.
Other:
In the spirit of Christmas giving, Mariners farmhand Yao-Wen Chang bought jerseys for the entire Li-Hsin Little League baseball team (the same school that represented Taiwan in Williamsport in 2007). Chang is an alumni of the Li-Hsin LL team. Red Sox minor leaguer Che-Hsuan Lin purchased $200,000 NT worth of wood bats for his alma mater: Nan-Ying HS.
Friday, December 21, 2007
The Names May Change......
The school doesn't have to rebuild its program; it reloads. With only roughly 1/3 of the team returning from last year, Ku-Pao continued its winning ways by capturing the 2007 National HS Wood Bat Tourney in impressive fashion on Friday. Ku-Pao won game 2 over Da-Li to win the best of 3 series. Ku-Pao ace Rong-Hao Hsieh threw a CG, K'ing 12, as his team won 7-1. Sweet vindication for RH Hsieh & KP.
Hsieh
Hsieh2007 In Review.....
Compared to last year, 2007 was a tough year for Taiwanese baseball. The NT's poor showing in the WC and OQ's, the President Lions' third place finish in the K Cup, multiple injuries to key players in the US and Japan, and several other low-lights helped to define this past year. However, here's a few highlights (of mine) from this past year:
1)The Yankees' CMW won 19 more games, putting him at the top of MLB's cumulative list with 38 wins in the past 2 years.
2)When given the opportunity to play everyday and prior to injuring his shoulder, Hanshin Tigers OF Wei-Chu Lin was having a career year. He ended the season with a .292 BA, 15 HR's, and 58 RBI's in 418 AB's. It is the best performance by a Taiwanese hitter in the NPB since Yasuaki Taiho's .341 BA/18 HR/39 RBI performance with the Chunichi Dragons in 1999.
1)The Yankees' CMW won 19 more games, putting him at the top of MLB's cumulative list with 38 wins in the past 2 years.
2)When given the opportunity to play everyday and prior to injuring his shoulder, Hanshin Tigers OF Wei-Chu Lin was having a career year. He ended the season with a .292 BA, 15 HR's, and 58 RBI's in 418 AB's. It is the best performance by a Taiwanese hitter in the NPB since Yasuaki Taiho's .341 BA/18 HR/39 RBI performance with the Chunichi Dragons in 1999.
3)Chin-Lung Hu of the LA Dodgers tore up the minors, earned himself a September call-up to LA (5th Taiwanese ML'er), and won several awards this past season including these two gems: Dodgers 2007 Minor League POY and MVP of the 2007 Futures Game.
4)The junior NT won the 2007 Asian Junior Championships and was undefeated this past summer.
5)LHP HC Kuo became the first Taiwanese player to hit a HR in the Majors.
6)In the US minors aside from Hu, two guys made memorable impressions this past year. Che-Hsuan Lin impressed many baseball personnel with his tools in his first year in the US while Kuo-Hui Lo had a break-out year and set a Taiwanese MILB SB record.
7)A record 9 kids jumped at the opportunity to play in the US in 2007: Sheng-An Kuo (Rockies), Tzu-Kai Chiu (Reds), Hong-Wen Chen (Cubs), Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox), Chih-Hsiang Wen (Cubs), Yen-Wen Kuo (Reds), Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians), Chia-Chu Chen (Red Sox), & Yao-Wen Chang (Mariners).
8)WL Pan and KC Kao had outstanding seasons in the CPBL, but CFC was still "The Man." CFC put up ridiculous numbers in the CPBL, then followed that up with a Herculean effort in the 2007 Taiwan Series, a solid WC, and then starred in the OQ's. CFC is still the best bat Taiwan has to offer.
4)The junior NT won the 2007 Asian Junior Championships and was undefeated this past summer.
5)LHP HC Kuo became the first Taiwanese player to hit a HR in the Majors.
6)In the US minors aside from Hu, two guys made memorable impressions this past year. Che-Hsuan Lin impressed many baseball personnel with his tools in his first year in the US while Kuo-Hui Lo had a break-out year and set a Taiwanese MILB SB record.
7)A record 9 kids jumped at the opportunity to play in the US in 2007: Sheng-An Kuo (Rockies), Tzu-Kai Chiu (Reds), Hong-Wen Chen (Cubs), Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox), Chih-Hsiang Wen (Cubs), Yen-Wen Kuo (Reds), Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians), Chia-Chu Chen (Red Sox), & Yao-Wen Chang (Mariners).
8)WL Pan and KC Kao had outstanding seasons in the CPBL, but CFC was still "The Man." CFC put up ridiculous numbers in the CPBL, then followed that up with a Herculean effort in the 2007 Taiwan Series, a solid WC, and then starred in the OQ's. CFC is still the best bat Taiwan has to offer.
Feel free to add any highlights that you feel should be on the list in the comments section.
Happy Holidays and here's to hoping that we'll have lots to cheer about in 2008!
Happy Holidays and here's to hoping that we'll have lots to cheer about in 2008!
Ku-Pao One Win Away....
2007 WBT 12/20 Scoreboard:
Championship Series Game 1 (Best of 3): Ku-Pao 1 - Da-Li 0
3rd Place: Kao-Yuan 5 - San-Min 0: Yi-Sa Weng for KY HS hit the tourney's 2nd HR
5th Place: Gao-Nong 3 - Shi-Yuan 1
7th Place: Nan-Ying 4 - San-Hsin 0
Ku-Pao will try and win it all tomorrow in game 2 of the championship series.
Other News:
La New Bears HC Yi-Chung Hung is the NT's new coach. Read more here.
Championship Series Game 1 (Best of 3): Ku-Pao 1 - Da-Li 0
3rd Place: Kao-Yuan 5 - San-Min 0: Yi-Sa Weng for KY HS hit the tourney's 2nd HR
5th Place: Gao-Nong 3 - Shi-Yuan 1
7th Place: Nan-Ying 4 - San-Hsin 0
Ku-Pao will try and win it all tomorrow in game 2 of the championship series.
Other News:
La New Bears HC Yi-Chung Hung is the NT's new coach. Read more here.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The One and Only......
Well, we finally have our first HR of the 2007 HS Wood Bat Tourney. Yu-Hsien Chu (#13) of Da-Li HS cracked a solo shot in the 7th inning against San-Min HS on Wed. The power outage isn't surprising considering the fact that these kids are using wood bats and most pitchers don't throw that hard (while overutilizing their breaking pitches).
Top Guns & Their Reps.....
In the 2007 National HS Wood Bat Tourney, these are the guys who've registered the top readings (from scouts' guns) this past month:
*All pics from Apple Daily
2)Rong-Hao Hsieh (Ku-Pao HS/SR) RHP: 89 mph
Agent: CSMG
3)Wen-Hao Cheng (Mei-Ho HS/JR) RHP: 89 mph
Agent: Don Nomura/KDN Sports Agency
4)Wei-Chen Huang (Nan-Ying HS/SR) RHP: 89 mph
Agent: Bros Sports
5)Yi-Shan Deng (Kao-Yuan HS/SR) RHP: 87 mph
Agent: Chi-Sheng Tsai & Kao-Yuan HS Head Coach Chen
*All pics from Apple Daily
Championship Series Set....
WBT Scoreboard:
SEMI's:
1)Ku-Pao 1 - Kao-Yuan 0:
Rong-Hao Hsieh started for Ku-Pao, picking up the crucial win. He K'd 5.
2)Da-Li 8 - San-Min 4
Ku-Pao has some unfinished business (runner-up in the last WBT, 2nd in the 2007 Elite HS Tourney) and will look to defeat Da-Li, which is making its first ever appearance in the WBT championship series (best of 3).*Edited*
Other matchups:
7th Place - Nan-Ying vs. San-Hsin
5th Place - Gao-Nong vs. Shi-Yuan
3rd Place - Kao-Yuan vs. San-Min
SEMI's:
1)Ku-Pao 1 - Kao-Yuan 0:
Rong-Hao Hsieh started for Ku-Pao, picking up the crucial win. He K'd 5.
2)Da-Li 8 - San-Min 4
Ku-Pao has some unfinished business (runner-up in the last WBT, 2nd in the 2007 Elite HS Tourney) and will look to defeat Da-Li, which is making its first ever appearance in the WBT championship series (best of 3).*Edited*
Other matchups:
7th Place - Nan-Ying vs. San-Hsin
5th Place - Gao-Nong vs. Shi-Yuan
3rd Place - Kao-Yuan vs. San-Min
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Final Four...
12/18 WBT Scoreboard:
1)San-Min 9 - Shi-Yuan 8 (10 innings)
2)Da-Li 2 - Nan-Ying 0:
YT Kao
In one of the biggest upsets of the tourney, Da-Li knocked off previously undefeated Nan-Ying on Tues. to advance to the semifinals. Sophomore Yao-Tso Kao threw a CG shutout to pick up the win for Da-Li. Kao scattered 7 hits and K'd 8.
So the semi's are set for tomorrow: Da-Li vs. San-Min & Ku-Pao vs. Kao-Yuan.
Classification matches to help determine places 5-8 will also take place tomorrow with Nan-Ying taking on Shi-Yuan and Gao-Nong vs. San-Hsin.
1)San-Min 9 - Shi-Yuan 8 (10 innings)
2)Da-Li 2 - Nan-Ying 0:
YT KaoIn one of the biggest upsets of the tourney, Da-Li knocked off previously undefeated Nan-Ying on Tues. to advance to the semifinals. Sophomore Yao-Tso Kao threw a CG shutout to pick up the win for Da-Li. Kao scattered 7 hits and K'd 8.
So the semi's are set for tomorrow: Da-Li vs. San-Min & Ku-Pao vs. Kao-Yuan.
Classification matches to help determine places 5-8 will also take place tomorrow with Nan-Ying taking on Shi-Yuan and Gao-Nong vs. San-Hsin.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Two of the Final Four Determined....
WBT:
1)Ku-Pao 4 - San-Hsin 0:
Ku-Pao SP Wei-Yu Lin threw 7 innings, picking up the win. He allowed 5 hits to go along with 8 K's. Losing for San-Hsin was 6'5" junior Tzu-An Wang (tallest kid in the tourney). Ku-Pao, last year's WBT runner-up advances to the final 4.
2)Gao-Nong 3 - Kao-Yuan 4:
Kao-Yuan locked up a final 4 spot by ousting the defending WBT champs in a close hard-fought game. Picking up the win for KY was Yi-Shan Deng, who threw a CG while K'ing 10.
Tuesday's matchups:
Nan-Ying vs. Da-Li
Shi-Yuan vs. San-Min
1)Ku-Pao 4 - San-Hsin 0:
Ku-Pao SP Wei-Yu Lin threw 7 innings, picking up the win. He allowed 5 hits to go along with 8 K's. Losing for San-Hsin was 6'5" junior Tzu-An Wang (tallest kid in the tourney). Ku-Pao, last year's WBT runner-up advances to the final 4.
2)Gao-Nong 3 - Kao-Yuan 4:
Kao-Yuan locked up a final 4 spot by ousting the defending WBT champs in a close hard-fought game. Picking up the win for KY was Yi-Shan Deng, who threw a CG while K'ing 10.
Tuesday's matchups:
Nan-Ying vs. Da-Li
Shi-Yuan vs. San-Min
Sunday, December 16, 2007
12/16 Scoreboard.....
WBT:
1)Da-Li 7 - Qiang-Shu 6 (10 innings)
2)San-Min 6 - Cheng-Kung 2:
16 year old San-Min HS soph. Chun-Po Wang picked up the win for his team. The righty who stands a shade under 5'8" and weighs ~ 123 pounds needed only 99 pitches over 9 innings. Wang, who was clocked in the low 70's was a former LL star and played on the 2004 LLWS team that hailed from Kaohsiung.
The final eight HS teams have been set (Gao-Nong, Ku-Pao, Da-Li, San-Min, Kao-Yuan, Nan-Ying, Shi-Yuan, & San-Hsin). Tomorrow's first set of games will match up:
1)San-Hsin vs. Ku-Pao
2)Gao-Nong vs. Kao-Yuan
1)Da-Li 7 - Qiang-Shu 6 (10 innings)
2)San-Min 6 - Cheng-Kung 2:
16 year old San-Min HS soph. Chun-Po Wang picked up the win for his team. The righty who stands a shade under 5'8" and weighs ~ 123 pounds needed only 99 pitches over 9 innings. Wang, who was clocked in the low 70's was a former LL star and played on the 2004 LLWS team that hailed from Kaohsiung.
The final eight HS teams have been set (Gao-Nong, Ku-Pao, Da-Li, San-Min, Kao-Yuan, Nan-Ying, Shi-Yuan, & San-Hsin). Tomorrow's first set of games will match up:
1)San-Hsin vs. Ku-Pao
2)Gao-Nong vs. Kao-Yuan
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Sat. News
12/15 WBT Scores:
1)Yi-Feng 0 - Ku-Pao 9
2)Kao-Yuan 1 - Mei-Ho 0: The tough-luck loser for Mei-Ho was Wen-Hao Cheng. He threw a CG, allowing 1 run on 5 hits. Cheng was clocked at a high of 88 mph. Combining on the shutout for Kao-Yuan were Chun-Wei Hu and young ace Yi-Shan Deng (on the 2006 Youth NT).
Gao-Nong, Nan-Ying, Shi-Yuan, & San-Hsin HS by virtue of finishing first in their respective groups are automatically guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals.
*Wei-Chu Lin had surgery on his ailing right shoulder today.
1)Yi-Feng 0 - Ku-Pao 9
2)Kao-Yuan 1 - Mei-Ho 0: The tough-luck loser for Mei-Ho was Wen-Hao Cheng. He threw a CG, allowing 1 run on 5 hits. Cheng was clocked at a high of 88 mph. Combining on the shutout for Kao-Yuan were Chun-Wei Hu and young ace Yi-Shan Deng (on the 2006 Youth NT).
Gao-Nong, Nan-Ying, Shi-Yuan, & San-Hsin HS by virtue of finishing first in their respective groups are automatically guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals.
*Wei-Chu Lin had surgery on his ailing right shoulder today.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Coach K Resigns....
The NT is in search of a new HC after Tai-Yuan Kuo's recent resignation. In light of the NT's struggles at the WC and the OQ's as well as some questionable coaching calls on the field, this move was a step in the right direction for the NT.No one can question the legacy of Kuo's tremendous playing career in Japan, however Kuo's success as a player did not translate well in his transition to being a head coach. Even in 2005 when he coached the Macoto Cobras to the CPBL championship series, he drew some criticism when his team got swept by the Sinon Bulls. He retired from coaching shortly afterwards.
As the NT coach this year, Kuo also failed to reign in his players. Several NT members were publicly seen out drinking the night before competitions. Coach Kuo was also rumored to have been present with the players during their nights out about town. A lack of leadership definitely undermined the ability of the NT to perform up to its true potential.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Chen-Nan Lee Update.....
Chen-Nan Lee is back in the news. The one-time former junior NT star is now an Elephant. He's pictured above (in the middle - # 18)) along with new teammates P Chia-Ming Cheng (L) and SS Sheng-Wei Wang (R). Lee won't be pitching as he will be roaming the OF in the CPBL.
*In a vote of confidence from teammate Andy Pettitte, CMW received high praise from the veteran:
"I think Wang is an absolute stud. I think he is an ace."
A Big Pay Day on the Horizon?
MLB:
Chien-Ming Wang is set to get a significant raise ($489,500 salary in 2007) as the Yankees are set to extend a contract offer to him today.
From TheClevelandFan.com and author Dennis Nosco, a brief writeup on Chun-Hsiu Chen during his time in the fall instructional league:
"Chun-Hsiu Chen: Our new Taiwanese catcher. Brian Juhl indicated that he had good bat speed but was still pretty raw behind the plate. John Mirabelli indicated in a previous interview that he was a good catch and throw guy."
WBT:
Da-Li HS was forced to forfeit their game to Mei-Ho HS today after they were discovered using illegal bats. Despite their forfeiture, Da-Li advanced to the final round along with Mei-Ho.
Chien-Ming Wang is set to get a significant raise ($489,500 salary in 2007) as the Yankees are set to extend a contract offer to him today.
From TheClevelandFan.com and author Dennis Nosco, a brief writeup on Chun-Hsiu Chen during his time in the fall instructional league:
"Chun-Hsiu Chen: Our new Taiwanese catcher. Brian Juhl indicated that he had good bat speed but was still pretty raw behind the plate. John Mirabelli indicated in a previous interview that he was a good catch and throw guy."
WBT:
Da-Li HS was forced to forfeit their game to Mei-Ho HS today after they were discovered using illegal bats. Despite their forfeiture, Da-Li advanced to the final round along with Mei-Ho.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
12/11 Scoreboard
WBT:
Ku-Pao 13 - San-Min 2
Nan-Ying 7 - Taitung PE 2
Shi-Yuan 6 - Mei-Ho 2
Da-Li 6 - Hualien PE 0
Qiang-Shu 5 - Tainan Marine Vocational 2
Gao-Nong 8 - Yi-Feng 4
Cheng-Kung 2 - Taoyuan 1
Kao-Yuan 8 - San-Hsin 1
Mei-Ho and Da-Li will play tomorrow (makeup game for 12/9) to determine 2nd place in their group. The loser of the game will have the same record as Hualien PE (1-2) in Group B and a tiebreaker may have to be implemented to determine who advances to the final round.
Teams in Bold have cemented their status in the final field of 12. The final round of play will begin 12/15 and will run through 12/22.
Ku-Pao 13 - San-Min 2
Nan-Ying 7 - Taitung PE 2
Shi-Yuan 6 - Mei-Ho 2
Da-Li 6 - Hualien PE 0
Qiang-Shu 5 - Tainan Marine Vocational 2
Gao-Nong 8 - Yi-Feng 4
Cheng-Kung 2 - Taoyuan 1
Kao-Yuan 8 - San-Hsin 1
Mei-Ho and Da-Li will play tomorrow (makeup game for 12/9) to determine 2nd place in their group. The loser of the game will have the same record as Hualien PE (1-2) in Group B and a tiebreaker may have to be implemented to determine who advances to the final round.
Teams in Bold have cemented their status in the final field of 12. The final round of play will begin 12/15 and will run through 12/22.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Past Star HS Alums.....
The top HS teams in Taiwan have a winning track record. However they also produce some of the top talent in the country. Here's a list of the schools and some of the top players that they have cranked out recently:
CC Chen
CL Huang
CL Lo
CH Chiang
HW Chen
CE Hung
WY Lin
WW Lin
6)Hualien PE: Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians)
CH Chen
CA Huang
1)Nan-Ying: Hong-Chih Kuo (Dodgers), Chin-Lung Hu (Dodgers), Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox), Yen-Wen Kuo (Reds)
CH Lin
CH Lin
YW Kuo
2)Ku-Pao: Chih-Chia Chang (ex-Lion), En-Yu Lin (Eagles), Chih-Kang Kao (Lions), Chia-Chu Chen (Red Sox), Chih-Lung Huang
CC Chen
CL Huang3)Kao-Yuan: Chin-Hui Tsao (ex-Dodger/ex-CR), Ching-Lung Lo (Rockies), Kuo-Hui Lo (Mariners), Yung-Chi Chen (Mariners), Wei-Yin Chen (Dragons), Chi-Hung Cheng (Blue Jays), Ying-Chieh Lin (Eagles), Chien-Fu Yang (Bulls) *Updated*
CH Cheng
WY Chen
KH Lo
CH Tsao
CH Cheng
WY Chen
KH Lo
CH TsaoCL Lo4)San-Min: Chih-Hsien Chiang (Red Sox), Chih-Hsiang Huang (Red Sox), Chen-En Hung (Braves), Chao-Kuan Wu (ex-Mariner), Kevin Huang (ex-Red Sox/Bears), Yueh-Ping Lin (Lions), Hong-Wen Chen (Cubs)
CH Chiang
HW Chen
CE Hung
CH Huang
5)Gao-Nong: Wang-Wei Lin (Twins), Wang-Yi Lin (Red Sox)
WY Lin
WW Lin
CH Chen7)Taitung PE: Chia-An Huang (Mariners)
CA Huang8)Shi-Yuan: Tzu-Kai Chiu (Reds)
TK Chiu
TK ChiuRong-Hao Hsieh's Time to Shine...
12/10 HS WBT Scoreboard:
Ku-Pao 2 - Taitung PE 0
Nan-Ying 10 - San-Min 0
Mei-Ho 2 - Hualien PE 0
Shi-Yuan 3 - Da-Li 0
Gao-Nong 10 - Qiang-Shu 0
Yi-Feng 2 - Tainan Marine Vocational 1
Kao-Yuan 10 - Taoyuan 0
San-Hsin 6 - Cheng-Kung 5
Ku-Pao's ace Rong-Hao Hsieh made his first appearance of the tourney. The country's best HS SR pitching prospect was impressive as he helped his team win its first game of the tourney. Hsieh pitched a CG shutout, allowing only 2 hits, while K'ing 10 and giving up no walks. He was clocked at a high of 88 mph. Hsieh, who was the losing starter in the 2007 Yu-Shan Cup and Elite HS Tourney Championships as a JR, will attempt to right the ship and lead his HS to the promised land in this tourney.*Edited*
Ku-Pao 2 - Taitung PE 0
Nan-Ying 10 - San-Min 0
Mei-Ho 2 - Hualien PE 0
Shi-Yuan 3 - Da-Li 0
Gao-Nong 10 - Qiang-Shu 0
Yi-Feng 2 - Tainan Marine Vocational 1
Kao-Yuan 10 - Taoyuan 0
San-Hsin 6 - Cheng-Kung 5
Ku-Pao's ace Rong-Hao Hsieh made his first appearance of the tourney. The country's best HS SR pitching prospect was impressive as he helped his team win its first game of the tourney. Hsieh pitched a CG shutout, allowing only 2 hits, while K'ing 10 and giving up no walks. He was clocked at a high of 88 mph. Hsieh, who was the losing starter in the 2007 Yu-Shan Cup and Elite HS Tourney Championships as a JR, will attempt to right the ship and lead his HS to the promised land in this tourney.*Edited*
Sunday, December 09, 2007
2007 HS WBT 2nd Round Action....
SCOREBOARD:
Nan-Ying 6 - Ku-Pao 5
San-Hsin 8 - Taoyuan 0
San-Min 3 - Taitung PE 2
Hualien PE 2 - Shi-Yuan 0
Gao-Nong 3 - Tainan Marine Vocational 0
Qiang-Shu 7 - Yi-Feng 0
Cheng-Kung 9 - Kao-Yuan 0
Despite losing the game, Taitung PE HS Sr. RHP Chien-Chih Fang was clocked consistently over 87 mph and topped out at 92 mph. The last star player to come out of Taitung PE HS was Chia-An Huang. Here's a flashback to 2004 when Huang's star was still bright - he's facing San-Min HS.
Nan-Ying 6 - Ku-Pao 5
San-Hsin 8 - Taoyuan 0
San-Min 3 - Taitung PE 2
Hualien PE 2 - Shi-Yuan 0
Gao-Nong 3 - Tainan Marine Vocational 0
Qiang-Shu 7 - Yi-Feng 0
Cheng-Kung 9 - Kao-Yuan 0
Despite losing the game, Taitung PE HS Sr. RHP Chien-Chih Fang was clocked consistently over 87 mph and topped out at 92 mph. The last star player to come out of Taitung PE HS was Chia-An Huang. Here's a flashback to 2004 when Huang's star was still bright - he's facing San-Min HS.
2007 HS Wooden Bat Tourney....
There are currently 28 HS's participating in the 2007 National Wooden Bat Tourney that began 12/2. Here's a list of the participating HS's and their current record after the first round of play:
1)Mei-Ho HS (Pingtung) 4-0
2)Yi-Feng HS (Yunlin) 4-0
3)Taitung PE HS (Taitung) 3-1
4)Cheng-Kung HS (Taitung) 3-1
5)Tainan Marine Vocational HS (Tainan) 3-1
6)Shi-Yuan HS (Taichung) 3-1
7)Taoyuan HS (Taoyuan) 3-1
8)San-Min HS (Kaohsiung) 3-1
9)Yang-Ming HS (Taipei) 2-2
10)Taitung JC (Taitung) 2-2
11)Chung-Dao HS (Yilan) 2-2
12)Da-Tung HS (Pingtung) 2-2
13)Chiayi HS (Chiayi) 2-2
14)Hsiu-Feng HS (Taipei) 1-3
15)Hsin-She HS (Taichung) 1-3
16)Yeang-Der HS (Hsinchu) 1-3
17)Tung-Shih HS (Chiayi) 1-3
18)Shan-Hua HS (Tainan) 0-4
19)Pingtung HS (Pingtung) 0-4
20)Ping-Zhen HS (Taoyuan) 0-4
Eight other HS teams got a bye in the first round (due to their 2006 final rankings - finishing in the top 8 in last year's tourney) and will compete in the second round - facing the top 8 teams from the above list, beginning today. Those 8 teams are:
1)Gao-Nong HS (Taichung) - Defending '06 WBT Champs
2)Qiang-Shu HS (Taipei)
3)Da-Li HS (Taipei)
4)Ku-Pao HS (Taipei) - '06 WBT Runner-Up
5)Nan-Ying HS (Tainan)
6)Hualien PE HS (Hualien)
7)San-Hsin HS (Kaohsiung)
8)Kao-Yuan HS (Kaohsiung)
Today's (12/9) most anticipated game is a match up between traditional powerhouses Ku-Pao and Nan-Ying. The top 12 teams (determined by the top 3 teams from 4 groupings) from the second round of play will advance to the final round of play.
1)Mei-Ho HS (Pingtung) 4-0
2)Yi-Feng HS (Yunlin) 4-0
3)Taitung PE HS (Taitung) 3-1
4)Cheng-Kung HS (Taitung) 3-1
5)Tainan Marine Vocational HS (Tainan) 3-1
6)Shi-Yuan HS (Taichung) 3-1
7)Taoyuan HS (Taoyuan) 3-1
8)San-Min HS (Kaohsiung) 3-1
9)Yang-Ming HS (Taipei) 2-2
10)Taitung JC (Taitung) 2-2
11)Chung-Dao HS (Yilan) 2-2
12)Da-Tung HS (Pingtung) 2-2
13)Chiayi HS (Chiayi) 2-2
14)Hsiu-Feng HS (Taipei) 1-3
15)Hsin-She HS (Taichung) 1-3
16)Yeang-Der HS (Hsinchu) 1-3
17)Tung-Shih HS (Chiayi) 1-3
18)Shan-Hua HS (Tainan) 0-4
19)Pingtung HS (Pingtung) 0-4
20)Ping-Zhen HS (Taoyuan) 0-4
Eight other HS teams got a bye in the first round (due to their 2006 final rankings - finishing in the top 8 in last year's tourney) and will compete in the second round - facing the top 8 teams from the above list, beginning today. Those 8 teams are:
1)Gao-Nong HS (Taichung) - Defending '06 WBT Champs
2)Qiang-Shu HS (Taipei)
3)Da-Li HS (Taipei)
4)Ku-Pao HS (Taipei) - '06 WBT Runner-Up
5)Nan-Ying HS (Tainan)
6)Hualien PE HS (Hualien)
7)San-Hsin HS (Kaohsiung)
8)Kao-Yuan HS (Kaohsiung)
Today's (12/9) most anticipated game is a match up between traditional powerhouses Ku-Pao and Nan-Ying. The top 12 teams (determined by the top 3 teams from 4 groupings) from the second round of play will advance to the final round of play.
Friday, December 07, 2007
The Insider's Scoop on WH Cheng....
During yesterday's appearance, WH Cheng topped out at 91 mph. His fb sat typically in the 85 -87 mph range. Cheng is allegedly being "advised" by agent Don Nomura & his KDN Sports Agency. Nomura, whose known for representing past star NPB clients Hideo Nomo and Hideki Irabu, is also rumored to charge an outlandish 15-25% commission in Taiwan - most sports agencies charge ~ 5-8% commission. Nomura is currently representing one Taiwanese player - Si-Yo Wu of the Chiba Lotte Marines. *Edited
Per WH Cheng's coach, Nomura told Cheng that the Cubs had an $800 K offer for Cheng. If that offer is true, that would be shocking to me. The last HS junior to sign with a MLB club was RHP Yao-Wen Chang - and he had a 93 mph fb as well as a projectable 6'3" frame. Chang was reported to have received ~ $400 K bonus. Despite being only a HS junior, Cheng will have to fight the stigma that Chih-Lung Huang faced - the owner of a low 90's fb whose projectability is questionable because of his 5'9" stature.
Speaking of the Cubs, I dug up this pic (& Chinese article) of Cubs minor leaguer Chih-Hsiang Wen.
Per WH Cheng's coach, Nomura told Cheng that the Cubs had an $800 K offer for Cheng. If that offer is true, that would be shocking to me. The last HS junior to sign with a MLB club was RHP Yao-Wen Chang - and he had a 93 mph fb as well as a projectable 6'3" frame. Chang was reported to have received ~ $400 K bonus. Despite being only a HS junior, Cheng will have to fight the stigma that Chih-Lung Huang faced - the owner of a low 90's fb whose projectability is questionable because of his 5'9" stature.
Speaking of the Cubs, I dug up this pic (& Chinese article) of Cubs minor leaguer Chih-Hsiang Wen.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Wen-Hao Cheng K's 14.....
In the 2007 National Wooden Bat HS Tourney, Wen-Hao Cheng backed up his rep (92 mph fastball) with a dominant performance for Mei-Ho HS. Cheng, facing a HS from Taipei, K'd 14 batters over 7 innings. He combined with a reliever to no-hit the other team as his HS won 4-0.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Hu #3.........
*Baseball America has CL Hu ranked as the #3 prospect in the LAD system. Hu was also selected as the best defensive infielder in the Dodgers' system. For a further look into Hu's scouting report, be sure to pick up BA's 2008 Prospect Handbook, which will have an in depth look at quite a few Taiwanese minor leaguers as well as the top 30 prospects for each MLB club. It'll def. make a great stocking-stuffer for the Holidays.
*Chien-Ming Wang who is eligible for arbitration and has stated his desire to remain a Yankee for life, was seeking a long term deal with the Yanks. Wang (MLB experience 3), who is eligible to be a FA after 2011, made $489,500 in 2007.
Here's some other 2007 salary numbers for players with MLB and NPB experience:
1)Chin-Hui Tsao $425,000 (MLB experience 4)
2)Hong-Chih Kuo $384,000 (MLB experience 3)
3)Ming-Chieh Hsu ~$362,000 (NPB experience 8)
4)Chin-Lung Hu $328,000 (MLB experience 1)
5)Ying-Chieh Lin ~$271,400 (NPB experience 2)
6)En-Yu Lin ~$181,000 (NPB experience 1)
7)Wei-Chu Lin ~$163,000 (NPB experience 4)
8)Chung-Shou Yang ~$90,500 (NPB experience 1)
9)Chien-Ming Chiang ~$77,000 (NPB experience 2)
10)Yao-Hsun Yang ~$72,400 (NPB experience 1)
11)Wei-Yin Chen ~$36,200 (NPB experience 1)
Others (NPB-nigun):
1)Si-Yo Wu ~$271,400 ( NPB experience 0)
2)Ping-Yen Lee ~$48,900 (NPB experience 0)
3)Yi-Hao Lin ~$21,700 (NPB experience 0)
(MILB players yearly salaries are pretty standard - the minimum salary for a US minor leaguer was $30,000 in 2007)
*Chien-Ming Wang who is eligible for arbitration and has stated his desire to remain a Yankee for life, was seeking a long term deal with the Yanks. Wang (MLB experience 3), who is eligible to be a FA after 2011, made $489,500 in 2007.
Here's some other 2007 salary numbers for players with MLB and NPB experience:
1)Chin-Hui Tsao $425,000 (MLB experience 4)
2)Hong-Chih Kuo $384,000 (MLB experience 3)
3)Ming-Chieh Hsu ~$362,000 (NPB experience 8)
4)Chin-Lung Hu $328,000 (MLB experience 1)
5)Ying-Chieh Lin ~$271,400 (NPB experience 2)
6)En-Yu Lin ~$181,000 (NPB experience 1)
7)Wei-Chu Lin ~$163,000 (NPB experience 4)
8)Chung-Shou Yang ~$90,500 (NPB experience 1)
9)Chien-Ming Chiang ~$77,000 (NPB experience 2)
10)Yao-Hsun Yang ~$72,400 (NPB experience 1)
11)Wei-Yin Chen ~$36,200 (NPB experience 1)
Others (NPB-nigun):
1)Si-Yo Wu ~$271,400 ( NPB experience 0)
2)Ping-Yen Lee ~$48,900 (NPB experience 0)
3)Yi-Hao Lin ~$21,700 (NPB experience 0)
(MILB players yearly salaries are pretty standard - the minimum salary for a US minor leaguer was $30,000 in 2007)
Monday, December 03, 2007
Tsao's K's.....
OQ:
While he doesn't have the same zip (up to 101 mph) he once had, Chin-Hui Tsao still managed 4 K's in his 2.2 innings of work against Japan. Here's a look at the 8th inning, when Tsao struck out the side.
CFC's blast vs. Yu Darvish.
*Updated
While he doesn't have the same zip (up to 101 mph) he once had, Chin-Hui Tsao still managed 4 K's in his 2.2 innings of work against Japan. Here's a look at the 8th inning, when Tsao struck out the side.
CFC's blast vs. Yu Darvish.
*Updated
Japan Secures Olympic Berth....
OQ:
Well, the best team won on Monday. The Japanese NT defeated the NT 10-2 to secure a berth in next year's Olympic Games. South Korea and Taiwan will get another shot to qualify for the Olympics in March as the top three teams from a pool of 8 will advance to Beijing. England, Spain, and South Africa should be chalked up as easy wins. However South Korea, Mexico, Australia, Canada, and Taiwan will be fighting for the 3 remaining spots. Taiwan will have the home field advantage once again in '08, although playing at home hasn't been kind to the NT this year. (8th at the World Cup/3rd at the Asian Championships).
CFC was the only bright spot on offense for the NT. You can now add Yu Darvish to the list of top SP's in Asia that he's hit roundtrippers off of - including Chan-Ho Park ('98 Asian Games) and Koji Uehara ('04 Olympics). CFC's 2-run bomb in the 6th inning put the NT briefly ahead 2-1 heading into the 7th inning. That was the only mistake of the game for Yu Darvish as he allowed only 3 hits and the 2 ER's over 7 IP.
The catalyst for the Japanese NT was Takahiro Arai whose 3 hits (including a HR) and 4 RBI's led the way. Taiwan's SP Chien-Fu Yang pitched well, keeping his team in the ball game through 6+ innings. Po-Hsuan Keng would come on in relief of Yang in the 7th with the score 2-1 in favor of Taiwan and the bases loaded with no outs. He would promptly allow 2 runs to score before he was pulled for lefty Fu-Te Ni. Ni would also give up a run and leave the bases loaded before Coach Kuo decided to put in the team's top closer - Chin-Hui Tsao. Unfortunately for Tsao, he couldn't stop the bleeding as Japan would tack on 3 more runs for a 6-run 7th inning rally. Tsao would give up a 2-run HR to T. Arai in the 9th and allow one more run in the final frame to give us our final score.
Game Recap/Box Score/Play-By-Play
Lefty Ying-Chieh Lin was selected the best pitcher in the '07 Asian Championships - he had good stats but let's not forget that it was against the Philippines.
Tourney Leaders
Misc:
Interesting note on YC Chen's outlook for next year in the organization - from Larry Larue of The News Tribune:
Well, the best team won on Monday. The Japanese NT defeated the NT 10-2 to secure a berth in next year's Olympic Games. South Korea and Taiwan will get another shot to qualify for the Olympics in March as the top three teams from a pool of 8 will advance to Beijing. England, Spain, and South Africa should be chalked up as easy wins. However South Korea, Mexico, Australia, Canada, and Taiwan will be fighting for the 3 remaining spots. Taiwan will have the home field advantage once again in '08, although playing at home hasn't been kind to the NT this year. (8th at the World Cup/3rd at the Asian Championships).
CFC was the only bright spot on offense for the NT. You can now add Yu Darvish to the list of top SP's in Asia that he's hit roundtrippers off of - including Chan-Ho Park ('98 Asian Games) and Koji Uehara ('04 Olympics). CFC's 2-run bomb in the 6th inning put the NT briefly ahead 2-1 heading into the 7th inning. That was the only mistake of the game for Yu Darvish as he allowed only 3 hits and the 2 ER's over 7 IP.
The catalyst for the Japanese NT was Takahiro Arai whose 3 hits (including a HR) and 4 RBI's led the way. Taiwan's SP Chien-Fu Yang pitched well, keeping his team in the ball game through 6+ innings. Po-Hsuan Keng would come on in relief of Yang in the 7th with the score 2-1 in favor of Taiwan and the bases loaded with no outs. He would promptly allow 2 runs to score before he was pulled for lefty Fu-Te Ni. Ni would also give up a run and leave the bases loaded before Coach Kuo decided to put in the team's top closer - Chin-Hui Tsao. Unfortunately for Tsao, he couldn't stop the bleeding as Japan would tack on 3 more runs for a 6-run 7th inning rally. Tsao would give up a 2-run HR to T. Arai in the 9th and allow one more run in the final frame to give us our final score.
Game Recap/Box Score/Play-By-Play
Lefty Ying-Chieh Lin was selected the best pitcher in the '07 Asian Championships - he had good stats but let's not forget that it was against the Philippines.
Tourney Leaders
Misc:
Interesting note on YC Chen's outlook for next year in the organization - from Larry Larue of The News Tribune:
"And they’re determined to get more offense from second base, although that might not necessitate a deal.
“We have to get better at second base,” Bavasi said. “We either make Jose Lopez better or get someone else.”
Someone else could be 24-year-old Yung Chi Chen, a Taiwanese player whose Arizona Fall League game intrigued the Mariners, who first signed him in 2004.
“Chen’s a guy that has fought his way back to prominence,” Bavasi said. “I’m not sure he fits at the start of this year, maybe somewhere during the season.”
Clearly, the Mariners are unhappy with Lopez, who batted .284 with seven home runs and 47 RBI before the All-Star break in 2007 – then .213 with three home runs and 10 RBI after it.
“Jose is still a young kid (24) feeling his way,” Bavasi said. “He’s got the ability to hit, it’s more a focus issue than anything else.”"
*Updated
Today's Hearsay....
OQ:
The Seibu Lions are reportedly interested in Chin-Hui Tsao. This would give Tsao, who was clocked ~ 90 mph in his outing against the Philippines, some more options as he is currently an unsigned free agent.
OQ UPDATE: South Korea defeated the Philippines 13-1 on Monday.
CPBL:
Did you Know?
Potential CPBL draftee Cheng-Chi Huang was a former 2-way player in HS. At the 2000 junior World Baseball Championships, he logged 5.1 innings in 2 games as a LHP; however a 13.50 ERA must've convinced him otherwise that his bat would be his ticket to a brighter future. The summer after his HS graduation, Huang became the first Taiwanese player to ever participate in the Area Code Baseball Games. While Huang did merit enough attention to elicit a $30K offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, it was a $$$ figure that fell far below the $1.5 to 2 million that he, his family, and his agent (Jerry Sung) were seeking at the time.
The Seibu Lions are reportedly interested in Chin-Hui Tsao. This would give Tsao, who was clocked ~ 90 mph in his outing against the Philippines, some more options as he is currently an unsigned free agent.
OQ UPDATE: South Korea defeated the Philippines 13-1 on Monday.
CPBL:
Did you Know?
Potential CPBL draftee Cheng-Chi Huang was a former 2-way player in HS. At the 2000 junior World Baseball Championships, he logged 5.1 innings in 2 games as a LHP; however a 13.50 ERA must've convinced him otherwise that his bat would be his ticket to a brighter future. The summer after his HS graduation, Huang became the first Taiwanese player to ever participate in the Area Code Baseball Games. While Huang did merit enough attention to elicit a $30K offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, it was a $$$ figure that fell far below the $1.5 to 2 million that he, his family, and his agent (Jerry Sung) were seeking at the time.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
M.I. IV.....
OQ:
Well, thanks to a close 4-3 Japanese victory over South Korea, Taiwan still has a slight chance to advance to Beijing. Taiwan must do two things: defeat Japan tomorrow to put the teams in a three-way tie (Korea will win against the Philippines). Then with IBAF tiebreaker rules in place (first one being head-to-head record), Taiwan's pitching staff would have to shut down Japan's lineup since the second tiebreaker rule calls into play: runs against per innings played on defense in the games between the tied teams to decide rankings. So essentially, in order to win the 2007 Asian Championships, Taiwan (5 RA/9Innings) would have to beat Japan (3 RA/9 Innings) by more than 2 runs and hold Japan scoreless over 9 innings to take the tiebreaker over SK (6 RA/ 18 Innings). In the event that Taiwan wins, but the RA/Innings is still tied for any two (or more) teams, a third tiebreaker would be evoked: The tied teams shall be ranked in the standings according to fewest earned runs allowed divided by the number of innings (including partial innings) played in defense in the games in that Round between the teams tied. Finally, Taiwan has to hope that the Philippines can score some runs against SK.
With all that said, it is against all odds that Taiwan will be able to meet those criteria, let alone beat Japan. The Japanese NT saved the ace of the staff, Yu Darvish (2007 NPB Sawamura Winner) to face Taiwan. Despite his youth (22 years of age), Darvish has some international experience against Taiwanese competition. In 2004, as the ace of the Japanese junior NT, Darvish started against the Taiwanese NT - although he earned a ND (4.2 IP - 2 ER, 6 H, 6 K's, 1BB), Japan ultimately won the game 6-3. Last year, Darvish faced the La New Bears in the Konami Cup and made Taiwan's best offensive hitter, CFC look silly - K'ing him twice.
Taiwan's likely starter: Chien-Fu Yang is a good pitcher, but I don't think he can shut down Japan's offense. Anyways, I'm just hoping for a close competitive ball game. Jiayo!
CL Hu who was held out of yesterday's ball game because of a minor foot injury is expected back in the lineup against Japan.
More on yesterday's game: Game Recap/Box Score
Well, thanks to a close 4-3 Japanese victory over South Korea, Taiwan still has a slight chance to advance to Beijing. Taiwan must do two things: defeat Japan tomorrow to put the teams in a three-way tie (Korea will win against the Philippines). Then with IBAF tiebreaker rules in place (first one being head-to-head record), Taiwan's pitching staff would have to shut down Japan's lineup since the second tiebreaker rule calls into play: runs against per innings played on defense in the games between the tied teams to decide rankings. So essentially, in order to win the 2007 Asian Championships, Taiwan (5 RA/9Innings) would have to beat Japan (3 RA/9 Innings) by more than 2 runs and hold Japan scoreless over 9 innings to take the tiebreaker over SK (6 RA/ 18 Innings). In the event that Taiwan wins, but the RA/Innings is still tied for any two (or more) teams, a third tiebreaker would be evoked: The tied teams shall be ranked in the standings according to fewest earned runs allowed divided by the number of innings (including partial innings) played in defense in the games in that Round between the teams tied. Finally, Taiwan has to hope that the Philippines can score some runs against SK.
With all that said, it is against all odds that Taiwan will be able to meet those criteria, let alone beat Japan. The Japanese NT saved the ace of the staff, Yu Darvish (2007 NPB Sawamura Winner) to face Taiwan. Despite his youth (22 years of age), Darvish has some international experience against Taiwanese competition. In 2004, as the ace of the Japanese junior NT, Darvish started against the Taiwanese NT - although he earned a ND (4.2 IP - 2 ER, 6 H, 6 K's, 1BB), Japan ultimately won the game 6-3. Last year, Darvish faced the La New Bears in the Konami Cup and made Taiwan's best offensive hitter, CFC look silly - K'ing him twice.
Taiwan's likely starter: Chien-Fu Yang is a good pitcher, but I don't think he can shut down Japan's offense. Anyways, I'm just hoping for a close competitive ball game. Jiayo!
CL Hu who was held out of yesterday's ball game because of a minor foot injury is expected back in the lineup against Japan.
More on yesterday's game: Game Recap/Box Score
9-0 Win Vs. the Philippines....
OQ:
Taiwan won as expected on Sunday. Ying-Chieh Lin started and threw 7 innings of shutout ball, allowing 4 hits to go along with 4 K's and 1 BB. MC Hsu threw a perfect 8th inning before Yu-Chieh Shen closed out the game in the 9th, allowing 1 hit to go along with 2 K's. CFC led the way on offense with a 3-run HR in the first inning.
Taiwan won as expected on Sunday. Ying-Chieh Lin started and threw 7 innings of shutout ball, allowing 4 hits to go along with 4 K's and 1 BB. MC Hsu threw a perfect 8th inning before Yu-Chieh Shen closed out the game in the 9th, allowing 1 hit to go along with 2 K's. CFC led the way on offense with a 3-run HR in the first inning.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Miscellaneous....
*Here's the latest pics of 5 Bros Sports Agency clients: In the top photo from L to R: Chih-Hsiang Huang (Red Sox), Tzu-Kai Chiu (Reds), Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox), Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians), and Yen-Wen Kuo (Reds). 
*Chia-Chu Chen sharing his photos from Fall Instructional League. Pic of Chen hangin' with fellow Sox farmhands - CH Chiang, CH Lin, and WY Lin.
*The Taipei Times and the East Windup Chronicle weighing in on yesterday's game. EWC's own Jackson Broder also with the play-by-play call for both games yesterday: Japan vs. Philippines/South Korea vs. Taiwan.
*Chia-Chu Chen sharing his photos from Fall Instructional League. Pic of Chen hangin' with fellow Sox farmhands - CH Chiang, CH Lin, and WY Lin.
*The Taipei Times and the East Windup Chronicle weighing in on yesterday's game. EWC's own Jackson Broder also with the play-by-play call for both games yesterday: Japan vs. Philippines/South Korea vs. Taiwan.
South Korea Wins 5-2...
OQ:
Clutch hitting and strong pitching won the game for SK. Despite being limited to only 5 hits, the South Korean team hit two key HR's - a 3-run shot in the 5th and a solo HR in the 7th to help account for 4 runs. SK would score its last run in the 8th on an error committed by 3B Tarzan.
CFC and Tarzan led the way on offense, collecting 2 hits each and accounting for the 2 runs scored by Taiwan. En-Yu Lin started and threw the first 5 innings, allowing only 4 hits - but the one key hit was a 3-run blast. Lin K'd 10 batters. Kevin Huang relieved Lin and pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 hit - also a solo blast to go along with 2 K's. Fu-Te Ni and Po-Hsuan Keng would pitch 1/3 of an inning each in the 8th, allowing 3 walks between them before an error by Tarzan would score SK's final run. Chin-Hui Tsao closed out the game, holding the SK team hitless over the last 1.1 innings.
The SK staff was led by starter Hyun-Jin Ryu who lasted 5+ innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He was relieved by Chan-Ho Park who threw the next 3 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits to go along with 4 K's.
Game Recap
In other action, Japan defeated the Philippines 10-0 Saturday. Taiwan will play the Philippines tomorrow.
*Edited/Updated
Clutch hitting and strong pitching won the game for SK. Despite being limited to only 5 hits, the South Korean team hit two key HR's - a 3-run shot in the 5th and a solo HR in the 7th to help account for 4 runs. SK would score its last run in the 8th on an error committed by 3B Tarzan.
CFC and Tarzan led the way on offense, collecting 2 hits each and accounting for the 2 runs scored by Taiwan. En-Yu Lin started and threw the first 5 innings, allowing only 4 hits - but the one key hit was a 3-run blast. Lin K'd 10 batters. Kevin Huang relieved Lin and pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 hit - also a solo blast to go along with 2 K's. Fu-Te Ni and Po-Hsuan Keng would pitch 1/3 of an inning each in the 8th, allowing 3 walks between them before an error by Tarzan would score SK's final run. Chin-Hui Tsao closed out the game, holding the SK team hitless over the last 1.1 innings.
The SK staff was led by starter Hyun-Jin Ryu who lasted 5+ innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He was relieved by Chan-Ho Park who threw the next 3 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits to go along with 4 K's.
Game Recap
In other action, Japan defeated the Philippines 10-0 Saturday. Taiwan will play the Philippines tomorrow.
*Edited/Updated
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