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◇2023 APBC The pitching appearance of Wang Zhushien. Sports Chosun DB

[Taipei (Taiwan) = Reporter Park Sang-kyung of Sports Chosun] "Most Taiwanese pitchers like the ball. Among them, left-hander sidearm pitchers were impressive. I felt that it would not be easy for batters to hit."

Kim Do-young (KIA Tigers), who is set to play in the 2024 WBSC Premier 12, answered the question of Taiwanese reporters 'Taiwan players to watch out for'.

The pitcher Kim Do-young pointed out was left-hander sidearm Wang Zsuen (Rakuten Monkeys). Wang Zhushien took the mound in relief at third base with no outs in the bottom of the fifth inning when Taiwan was trailing 1-6 against Korea in the group stage of the APBC (Asian Professional Baseball Championship) in Tokyo, Japan last year, but ended the inning with one walk and no runs in one inning as he handled the Jihoon Choi to the pitcher's ground ball and induced Kim Hye-sung to hit a double play.

Wang Zhushien, who is in his fourth year as a professional, pitched 42 ⅓ innings in 58 games for Rakuten this season, recording a 1-1 record with a 1.49 ERA and 1.18 WHIP (on-base allowed rate per inning). He performed well, giving up only one homerun. This tournament is also expected to play the role of Taiwan's must-winner or swingman.

It is a similar type of pitcher to the KIA Tigers.

◇2023 APBC The pitching appearance of Wang Zhushien. Sports Chosun DB

Put your left arm down a little and then pitch while stretching forward. The fastball speed is only in the early and mid 130km, but the angle of the slow slider less than 120km is sharp. From the left-handed hitter's point of view, it is a difficult type to attack because it looks like a so-called 'ball coming in from behind'.

Wang also responded to Kim Do-young's remarks.

Wang Zhushien said in an interview with Taiwan's TSNA that `I remember the swing of Korean hitters was good, especially when left-handed hitters came out three times in a row.' As for Kim Do-young, I remember hitting left (foul) three times in a row against Korea. It was quite impressive"It also shows caution. Wang Zhushien said, `Everyone says Korea's lineup is young, but they have good skills. Pitchers are especially good. If you look at the videos of Korean players during training, each person's skills are good. The pitcher's speed was also 150 kilometers. "I'll do my best not to allow long hits. The best thing is to induce a double play by inducing an infield grounder.

ppark@sportschosun.com