Hsu Jo-hsi Pitches Shutout with 10 Strikeouts in NPB Minor League; Yeh Chun-chang: 'He Found the Right Way'

Central News Agency (Taipei, 22nd) Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi pitched a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts in an NPB minor league game today. Former Wei Chuan Dragons manager Yeh Chun-chang commented that the performance was 'reasonable,' indicating that Hsu has found the right adjustment path. He noted that NPB minor league hitters have a certain level of skill and the gap is not that large.

Hsu Jo-hsi is currently adjusting in the minor leagues. His previous appearance was on the 15th, where he pitched 5 innings and allowed 2 runs, resulting in a no-decision. Today, he started again in the minor league against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, throwing 87 pitches over 9 innings, allowing only 2 hits, striking out 10, and recording a shutout victory. He even clocked a top speed of 154 km/h in the 8th inning.

Yeh Chun-chang, manager of Hsu's former team, the Wei Chuan Dragons, said in an interview before today's game: 'It's reasonable.' He said this is how Hsu should be. He mentioned that when he watched the broadcast of Hsu's previous minor league appearance, his condition was not very good. Although he didn't see the footage today, the data shows he performed at a high level.

Yeh stated that Hsu's excellent performance in the NPB minor league today means he has found some things he feels are 'right,' and his adjustments should not be too far off. Moreover, Japanese minor league hitters also possess a certain level of strength, and the gap is not that large.