Baseball All-Star Chen Yung-chi to watch World Cup final after final game

Unified Lions veteran Chen Yung-chi, who turns 43 this year, is playing in his final All-Star Game before retiring. He expressed gratitude for his career, crediting baseball for improving his family's life and connecting him with many people.

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This year I play with a grateful heart, thank my teammates, family, and fans. Grateful baseball has given me so much, including improving my family's environment and letting me meet many people. It's all because of baseball that we can gather together.

Chen reminisced about his most memorable All-Star Game in 2012, recalling a young boy who threw the ceremonial first pitch. "Who knew that so many years later I could play in an All-Star Game with him?" Chen said of Jiang Kun-yu, who is now his teammate. This year, Chen and Jiang are on the same team for the first time.

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Who knew that so many years later I could play in an All-Star Game with him? It's truly special.

Chen, who will watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after his game, compared the global event to baseball's World Classic. He also shared a personal wish: to attend a European soccer match live, having already experienced major events in baseball, basketball, and American football.

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Tomorrow after the All-Star Game, I'll return south and can watch the World Cup final. This is a global event, like the World Classic in baseball. It's something everyone will pay attention to. I've been watching World Cup games lately.