「鶯」雄投手陳偉殷 -
In 2012, during his first season pitching for the American League of MLB, he started 32 games and pitched 192 2/3 innings. And on October 8, 2012, he became the first Taiwanese pitcher to claim victory in an MLS postseason debut.
But what's with those numbers? They're just statistics, right? Wrong. They testify to one trait of this made-in-Taiwan Orioles pitcher - durability. Not many pitchers can pitch game after game like he does without breaking down!
Eye on the ball
Chen's parents weren't always the biggest fans of him throwing baseballs around, regardless of how big their neighborhood alley was. One too many broken windows, bruises on grandma and a big brother's black eye caused Chen's family to clamp down on his ball-throwing activities. Still, his mother saw some sense in letting him play ball in the club at school. By the time he was in high school. Chen's dream of joining the major leagues began to form.
Playing with the big boys
That dream became a reality in 2012. However, he received a rude awakening on April 10, 2012, during his MLS start, which was a game against the Yankees. Derek Jeter, the first batter, hit a home run! While the Orioles lost that game, Chen had the most wins, game appearances and strikeouts of any pitcher for the Orioles last season.
Not to mention their entry into the playoffs -a feat they hadn't accomplished since 1997 - came after he was on board. "My responsibility.... is to make every pitch my best. My ultimate goal is to do the best for my team in every game." His reputation as "a man you can trust" has definitely been well-earned.
Grammar Gym:
"But what's with those numbers?"
"what's with " - why something is there or why something is the way it is. it is a casual way to ask whenever you feel that something is special or unusual.
What's with these boxes? (when you see your roommate who suddenly brought in a lot of boxes.)
What's with that nice outfit today? ( a person never dress up and wear very nice.)
Vocabulary Tips:
lefty - a person is left handed, we give a nick name of "lefty". but we can't say "righty" for person whoever is right handed. 左撇子。
* He is lefty but he can write with his right hand.
* This store sells all kinds of tools for a lefty.
lefty -特别是指用左手投球，打击的投手和打者。
*George is such a strong lefty that most batters miss his pitches.
emphatic - stand out, very impressive. 突出，凸出的，明显的。
*The emphatic success of the band's last album inspired the band to create their next one. 有目共睹的成就。。激发创作下一个专辑。
emphatic -emphasis about something。强调，坚定的。
*Tina's emphatic refusal to Josh's proposal really hut him. 断然拒绝。。
debut - (t)-不发音。 first time perform in the public.
*Tonight's performance was this young singer's debut.
*This world-renowned model made her debut at a high school fashion show.
durability (n) - can last long, strong and can stand in a difficult situation. 耐用度，持久力。坚固。
*German cars are characterized by their fine engineering and durability.
durable (adj)-lat long. 耐用的，持久的，坚固的。
*The boots are strong and durable. 坚固又耐穿。
none other than - He is the only one, describe this person how important or special.
track record - success or failure events someone have made in his life.
* He has a good track record. He doesn't have track record. How is this person's track record?
post season - only outstanding baseball player have chance to play in post season.
testify - test it and prove it.
break down - feel weak, clapped-out. torn. 坍塌，崩溃。
oriole - 金鹰，白头翁的小鸟。
regardless of - not matter what. 不顾，不管，不论。。+ 名词片语。
*These rescuers will climb to the top of the mountain regardless of the danger.
*We will finish the project regardless of how much time it takes us.
clamp down on - you do something too much, set up a limitation that limited your free time on it, you got less time to play the game.强力的限制，强力的压制。
*The governor's attempt to clamp down on smuggling didn't succeed.。尝试着极力强制 走私
*The school's effort to clamp down on drop-outs really worked.
feat -something is not easy to do but you accomplished well.功勋，功绩，英勇事迹。
*The police officer received a medal because of his heroic feat.
*The manager accomplished a marvelous feat by raising the sales figures 4% within 3 months.惊人创举。。
ultimate -main, the most important, the final.最终的，终极的。
*The ultimate goal of the course is to help trainees develop a healthy life style.课程。。最终的目标，目的。。学员。。发展出健康的生活方式。
*Winning a medal at the Olympic Games is his ultimate challenge.赢得。。 锦标。。终极挑战。
eye on the ball - really focus on the ball. pay attention on the ball.
alley - event 活动。small street. （小巷，小街）
play ball - slam word, means "play baseball"
rude awakening - something isn't expected, something is not what as you thought will be, wildly give attention. 爆发性的被提醒，强烈的醒悟。。
appearance - show up that people can see you. ( Chen show on on the filed very often)
playoff - same meaning as "postseason". (postseason=playoff)
on board - join the team, get on the boat.
Language Tips:
first name/ middle name/last name - 名/ 字（中间的名字）/姓
first name - such as studio classroom teachers, name Steve, Ken, Gabe, Michelle...those are first name.
middle name -only appear to the legal, important document, usually you don't see it often.
last name - because place in the last, so call "last name"
surname, family name are same meaning as last name.
middle name - （口语的）指某人的特性或强项，就会说“my middle name is diligent"
Patience is (his/ her/ my) middle name -很有耐心是。。。强项（特点）
Durable is Chen's middle name. 耐力十足是陈的强项（特点）
durable - 耐力十足的。
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fan /fans - 迷，（歌迷，戏迷，喜欢）（台湾或中国人所谓的“粉丝”）
I am your fan.（要用单数）不可用fens （复数）
Those people are Chen's fans.
The biggest fans of him throwing baseballs around.
groupie - mush strong reaction that " fan", nearly crazy. 比" fan" 来的还要痴迷，还要疯狂。所谓的“迷哥，迷姐”之类的。
Taking note of study "Studio Classroom"
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