"Taiwan Competition" 3 years ago, when I watched my teammates win the championship, I thought, "I want to compete next time." Li Chao talks about his first experience in the competition

Li Chao. (File photo, taken by reporter Lin Zhengkun)

[Reporter Lin Youchen/Taipei Report] Wei Quanlong defeated CITIC Brothers 6:0 yesterday and gained a draw advantage. Wei Chuanlong relief pitcher Li Chao, who pitched in the 8th inning yesterday, pitched 1 inning without any hits or runs, making his debut in the Taiwan Series.

Li Chao said frankly: "It is inevitable that you will be nervous when you step on the board for the first time. The pressure comes from the four words "Taiwan Competition". After pitching, you will feel less nervous. It is a competition."

In 2023, the Wei Chuan Dragons defeated Lotte Momon and won the first championship after reorganizing the team. Li Chao recalled that he only followed the team and did not log in. He said: "It was my first year when I became a full-time player and I just followed the team. At that time, I thought that I would also play next time."

During the regular season, Lee Chao played 39 games, 37.1 innings, and had an ERA of 1.69, which was a very good performance. Li Chao said: "Stay enthusiastic, happy, positive, and have the right mentality. In terms of pitching, I will ask for help from a teacher, and in terms of training, I will strengthen my muscle strength and flexibility."

Li Chao also revealed that although his results in the past two years have been good, he feels that he has not yet reached his own standards and has set goals for himself. "For example, Senior Zhang Yi, I am still far behind others, so I have to set higher goals and don't be complacent."