Taiwanese pitcher gains art acclaimMULTIDISCIPLINARY: Learning from his dad and gaining an Internet following for his art, the Athletics’ Triple-A pitcher from Hualien is a man of multiple talentsStaff writer, with CNA“I dare not show my paintings to my dad. Zhuang Chen Zhong-ao talks about his passion for painting as it meshes with his career in the MLB during an interview in Arizona, on March 24. In an interview in Arizona, Zhuang Chen spoke about how he took up painting and how it became a connection that transcends space and time. Zhuang Chen completed his first full season last year, posting a 4.08 ERA over 145-2/3 innings with 145 strikeouts. His goal this year, Zhuang Chen said, is to pitch well and earn a call-up to the majors.

Source: Taipei Times April 01, 2026 03:42 UTC