Fubon Titans have missed the Taiwan Competition for 10 consecutive years. Zeng Junyue and Zhang Yi expressed their feelings in a post
Quick Look
- The Fubon Titans still missed the playoffs this season and have not entered the Taiwan Competition for 10 consecutive years, setting a longest record in the history of secondary vocational schools.
- Terminator Zeng Junyue was adjusted as the setup pitcher, and Zhang Yi took over as the closing pitcher in the 9th inning.
- The two posted posts on the social platform to reflect on the season.
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Why It Matters
Fubon Titans, under the leadership of head coach Mitsutoshi Goto, failed to enter the playoffs this season and missed the Taiwanese competition for 10 consecutive years, surpassing the Sanshanghu record from 1991 to 1999 and setting a record for the longest period in the history of secondary vocational schools without playing in the Taiwanese competition. Zeng Junyue was originally the team's closer, but was adjusted as a setup pitcher in early September, and Zhang Yi took over the role of shutout in the ninth inning. Zeng Junyue played 48 games this season, recording 5 wins and 3 losses, 7 relay successes and 25 rescue successes, with an ERA of 1.57.
Zeng Junyue and Zhang Yi. (composite of data photos)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Fubon Titans, who shouted "It's different" this year, still missed the playoffs this season under the leadership of head coach Mitsuatari Goto. They missed the Taiwan Competition for 10 consecutive years. They also surpassed the Sanshang Tigers from 1991 to 1999 and created the longest record in the history of secondary vocational schools without playing in the Taiwan Competition. Stars Zeng Junyue and Zhang Yi also expressed their feelings in long posts on social platforms.
Zeng Junyue was originally a closer for Fubon Titans, but the team adjusted the positioning of the winning team in the bullpen in early September. Zeng Junyue was changed from a closer to a pitcher, and Zhang Yi was replaced in the 9th inning to close out the game. Zeng Junyue played 48 games this season, accumulating 5 wins and 3 losses, 7 relay successes and 25 rescue successes, with an ERA of 1.57.
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The Fubon Titans have missed the playoffs for eight consecutive years. Zeng Junyue posted a review of this year's season, admitting that both the team's and his personal performance left a lot of regrets. He will remember the coach's reminder to "don't make excuses for yourself." He will continue to move forward with reluctance and lessons learned, and hopes to become a better version of himself next year.
Zhang Yi posted a post about his journey into professional sports. He admitted that the professional arena is extremely cruel, but it is precisely because of the company and support of fans that it became his biggest motivation to continue fighting. He also emotionally confessed to all the "strong family members". Zhang Yi wrote in the article: "What we want is never just a victory. But one day, when we see the entire sea of blue flags rising again, we can not regret or envy anyone, but raise our heads, puff up our chests, and say with the pride that truly belongs to us, 'We are a family of warriors.'"
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Fubon Titans will adjust their pitching strategy before next year's preseason in order to qualify for the playoffs
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Open Questions
- Will the team adjust its lineup in the next few years to break through the playoff bottleneck?
- Is the role adjustment of Zeng Junyue and Zhang Yi a long-term arrangement?
- Will Mitsuatsu Goto's coaching strategy lead to the renewal of the team's top management?
