Former American pitcher Liu Chi-rong won the bronze medal at the Asian Games and then moved to the Japanese club Tohoku Rakuten

Liu Zhirong. (File photo)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Taiwanese former American pitcher Liu Chi-rong regained his true qualities as a "fireball man" at the Nagoya Asian Games and helped the team win the bronze medal. He also posted: "It is an honor to stand on the court for Taiwan."

Liu Chi-rong has been plagued by injuries in recent years and was released by the Red Sox in June this year. After that, he gradually regained his skills in the Asian Games training team and was selected for the Asian Games roster. He appeared on the board against South Korea in the first game of the preliminaries. He hit a 156-kilometer fastball and struck out Jin Daoyong. He performed well and eventually helped the Taiwan team win the bronze medal.

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Liu Zhirong recently issued a message to thank the coaching staff, teammates, support staff, fans, and family members. "It is an honor to once again put on the jersey of the Chinese team and stand on the court for Taiwan. It is also a memory that I will always cherish. I will continue to work hard and continue to get better. I look forward to the next time I put on this jersey, I have become a stronger myself and can do more for Taiwan."

After finishing the Asian Games in Nagoya, Liu Chi-rong also found a new stage. He signed a training contract with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, took the number 101, and officially moved to Japan.