Taiwan's legendary left projector Chen Weiyin participated in the retirement ceremony held by the Zhongri Dragons at the Nagoya Dome today (16th), put on the "No. 21" jersey during the Japanese occupation, climbed the familiar pitcher's mound in the applause of the fans, and threw the last ball.

Chen Weiyin, who won 96 in the United States and Japan, played for the Chung Ri Dragons at the beginning of his career, and today he also returned to the starting point, once again wearing the "No. 21" jersey on his back to stand on the pitcher's hill, and the mascot "DOALA" served as the hitter, throwing a 95-kilometer straight ball. Subsequently, former teammates Yohei Oshima and Yudai Ohno specially presented bouquets, and the scene was warm and touching.

Chan Wai Yin expressed his gratitude to the fans in fluent Japanese, "I am really happy to be able to stand on my favorite pitcher's mound again. This is the last moment of my dream, thank you all for your support!" The fans in the stadium responded with warm applause and bid farewell to the left thrower who had made great achievements for the team.

For Zhong Ri Long specially arranged this retirement ceremony for him, Chen Weiyin expressed his gratitude, "I am very grateful to the team for giving me such an opportunity to draw the end of my career here." Talking about his future plans, he revealed that he intends to develop in the direction of coaching, "I hope to give advice to young pitchers on the court in the future to help them grow."

Chen Weiyin joined the Zhongri Dragons in 2004, won the defense rate of the Central League in 2009, contributed the most 13 wins in a single season in 2010, switched to the Baltimore Golden Orioles in Major League Baseball in 2012, handed over 12 wins in the first year, wrote 16 wins in 2014, returned to Japan in 2020, played for Rhodes and Hanshin Tigers, was reimbursed early due to injury in 2021, and played in the American Independent League last year.

In addition to thanking Zhongri Long and fans for their support at the scene, Chen Weiyin also made a speech on Facebook in Japanese and Chinese, thanking Zhongri Long 21 years ago for giving him the opportunity to step into the professional hall, and retiring is not a parting for him, but a "perfect end to his dream", and finally he also expressed his gratitude to Zhongri Dragon and fans.

Chen WeiyinFacebook Content:

Hello everyone.

21 years ago, when I was 18 years old, the Chunichi Dragons gave me a chance, and it was here that I began my professional baseball career.

Because of this place, I am the person I am today.

I really appreciate it.

Today, as a member of the Dragons,

I'm so happy to be on this mound that I love again.

For me, it's not a goodbye, it's a great moment to end a dream.

To the fans who support the Dragons,

Thank you.

Hello everyone

Twenty-one years ago, at the age of 18, the Chunichi Dragons gave me a chance to embark on the path of professional baseball here.

It is because of this place that I am where I am now, and I am sincerely grateful.

Today, I'm thrilled to be a member of the Dragons and to be on my favorite pitcher's mound again.

For me, this is not a parting, but the perfect end to a dream.

The Dragons, and the fans who have always supported me, thank you very much!