Full Speed Ahead: Zhou Siqi’s Thrilling Final Run Steals the Show at Ren Ya Ke Baseball League
2024/9/22 21:18
(Updated 9/23 07:33)
Zhou Siqi Announces Retirement and New Role
(Central News Agency reporter Yang Qifang, Taipei, 22nd) CITIC Brothers star Zhou Siqi after swinging the bat for the last time after the game today, completed the last round of the bases and took off all the ball equipment. , he announced the end of his 20-year career by appointing Zhou Siqi as special assistant to the president of the Asian Baseball League.
After playing what was the final game of Zhou Siqi’s career today at Taipei Arena, Zhou Siqi performed his signature strike preparation to the ovation of the 40,000 spectators standing in the strike zone, the final blow of his career, completing his swing and en route to 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, and 100 steals. Upon review he officially resigned as a player.
Gu Zhongliang, chairman of the China Trust Charitable Foundation, said, “I am very impressed. Yesterday and today, a total of 80,000 fans came to attend Siqi’s retirement ceremony. They were full of fans from the bottom to the top and there was not one. The seats were empty. This is how you reap the rewards of sowing watermelons. .” Gua, you have worked hard for Taiwan baseball for 20 years and everyone knows you.”
Ku Chung-liang noted that what fans are most concerned about is where Zhou Siqi will go ”We asked Siqi not to leave Taiwan baseball, so I decided to keep Siqi among the brothers.” At the same time, as a member of the Asian Baseball Federation, President Gu Zhongliang announced that he would officially appoint Zhou Ciki as a special assistant to the president of the Asian Baseball League.
Koo Chung-liang noted that Zhou Siqi is not only a great player, but also a great sportsman, with the establishment of the “Bud Bud Fund” and support in rural areas to promote Taiwan baseball.” said Koo Chung-liang. “Special Assistant to the President” Apart from sending the letter of appointment as, he also gave an expensive watch as a retirement gift.
Zhou Siqi played in 1,762 games over his 20-year career, fourth in major league history behind Zhang Taishan, Peng Zhengmin, and Gao Guoqing.He had 1,805 hits with 144 home runs; -Has 100 hits, 100 runs scored and 100 stolen bases, making him the 9th player in high school history with a batting average of “1000 hits, 100 home runs and 100 steals”.
Zhou Siqi’s Career Highlights
- Played in 1,762 games over his 20-year career
- Fourth in major league history behind Zhang Taishan, Peng Zhengmin, and Gao Guoqing
- 1,805 hits with 144 home runs
- 100 hits, 100 runs scored and 100 stolen bases
- 9th player in high school history with a batting average of “1000 hits, 100 home runs and 100 steals”