Taiwanese baseball legend Chen Chin-feng throws first pitch at Dodger Stadium for Starlux Airlines Day

Baseball icon Chen Chin-feng returned to Dodger Stadium on August 1st for "Starlux Airlines Day." The legendary player, who was the first Taiwanese to play in Major League Baseball in 2002, threw the ceremonial first pitch. The event celebrated the deep baseball connection between Taiwan and Los Angeles.

Starlux Airlines, which began a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, organized the event. The airline provided exclusive Dodgers-themed merchandise at a fan zone outside the stadium. Lucky fans also won round-trip tickets to Los Angeles and Ontario, California, experiencing Starlux's premium trans-Pacific service.

Chen Chin-feng, known as "The Taiwanese Giant Cannon" and "The Eternal Cleanup Hitter," holds significant meaning for Taiwanese baseball. His career inspired many young players, and he has been a key figure in advancing Taiwanese baseball internationally. Post-retirement, he continues to contribute to grassroots and professional baseball development.

The event at Dodger Stadium, the starting point of his professional dreams, symbolized the enduring spirit of Taiwanese baseball on the global stage. This aligns with Starlux Airlines' brand mission to connect Taiwan with the world. The airline also offers Dodgers-themed amenities on flights from Los Angeles and Ontario, operated by A350-900 aircraft.