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Taiwanese shortstop Hsu Shu-cheng drafted by Brothers in first round

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese shortstop Hsu Shu-cheng, from Kaohsiung, was selected by the Brothers in the first round of the CPBL draft.
  • Hsu, a U18 national team player, initially considered playing abroad but decided to stay in Taiwan.
  • His former coach, Lin Hua-ching, praised his potential and encouraged his professional baseball aspirations.

Shortstop Hsu Shu-cheng, a standout player from Kaohsiung and a graduate of Gaoyuan Vocational High School, has been drafted by the Brothers in the first round of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) draft. The 186-centimeter tall player, who also represented Taiwan in the U18 national team, initially had aspirations of playing professionally overseas.

However, Hsu ultimately decided to pursue his baseball career in Taiwan. He cited discussions with his family and coaches, including former CPBL pitcher Lin Hua-ching, who now coaches at Gaoyuan. Lin had previously highlighted Hsu's potential and encouraged him to consider the professional league.

"Whether playing abroad or in the CPBL, both can help me improve," Hsu stated. "I discussed this a lot with my family and coaches, and felt that entering the CPBL draft was the best option. My coach also said the CPBL environment is getting better, and I can prove myself here."

Hsu's selection marks a significant step in his career, transitioning from the amateur ranks to professional baseball in Taiwan.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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