Former Yankees ace pitcher will not rule out coaching

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/07/31
By: Ozzy Yin and Ko Lin 

New York, July 30 (CNA) Taiwanese pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (王建民), who returned to the minor league Staten Island Yankees at Richmond County Bank Ballpark Monday to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs for fans, said he will not rule out coaching if the opportunity arises.

Age certainly plays a toll on the body, the 38-year old pitcher said, admitting that his physical stamina would make it difficult for him to remain at the Major League level.

Although he has not officially announced his retirement from baseball, the former ace pitcher for the New York Yankees said that he is leaning more toward coaching, because he hopes to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of young players wishing to play in the United States.

Wang, who attended the July 29 premiere of a documentary featuring the latter years of his professional baseball career, advised young players from Taiwan to never give up on their dreams, and urged those already playing in the Minor League to hang tough.
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