Taiwanese player Tsung-Che Cheng gets first MLB hit against Yankees

Taiwanese baseball prospect Tsung-Che Cheng achieved a significant milestone on June 27, 2026, making his highly anticipated debut in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox. Cheng entered the game batting ninth and playing shortstop against the rival New York Yankees.

In his first plate appearance with the bases loaded and no outs in the second inning, Cheng grounded into a fielder's choice, driving in his first career run. However, his most notable achievement came in the fourth inning. Facing Yankees right-hander Will Warren, Cheng connected with a misplaced fastball, launching a powerful double to center field.

This hit marked Cheng's first official Major League hit in his ninth career at-bat. The ball traveled an impressive 407 feet with an exit velocity of 101.5 miles per hour. Unfortunately, the Red Sox offense could not capitalize on his hit, and Cheng was unable to score his first career run.