Brothers Manager Hirano Becomes CPBL's Winningest Foreign Coach

Chao-Ching Brothers manager Aye-Kyu Hirano achieved a historic milestone on August 9, 2026, securing his 171st career win and becoming the winningest foreign coach in Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) history. The Brothers defeated the TSG Hawks 10-2, marking their first series sweep of the season and solidifying Hirano's record.

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This has nothing to do with me; it's all the victory the players earned through their hard work.

Hirano, who began managing the Brothers in 2024, has led the team to the Taiwan Series in both of his previous seasons. Despite a less successful first half of the current season, his 171st win, achieved against 149 losses and 2 ties, surpassed the previous record of 170 wins held by former Uni-President Lions coach Daisuke Yamauchi.

Despite the significant achievement, Hirano remained humble, attributing the success entirely to his players. "This has nothing to do with me; it's all the victory the players earned through their hard work," Hirano stated after the game. He acknowledged the team's disappointing performance this season, which he felt let fans down, and emphasized that he takes no credit for the wins.

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We haven't had a good record this year, and we've disappointed the fans. I take no credit at all; it's all the players' merit.

Looking forward, Hirano expressed his commitment to Taiwanese baseball. "I will continue to do my best, even if it's just a little, for Taiwanese baseball, to make Taiwanese baseball better," he said. His dedication underscores a deep respect for the sport and its development in Taiwan.

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I will continue to do my best, even if it's just a little, for Taiwanese baseball, to make Taiwanese baseball better.