Top Draft Pick Chen Po-kai Signs Record Contract with Fubon Guardians

Chen Po-kai, the No. 1 draft pick, has signed a record-breaking contract with the Fubon Guardians, shattering a 24-year-old Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) record. The deal is worth a total of NT$8.5 million (approximately $260,000 USD), including a signing bonus of NT$6.5 million, a training allowance of NT$1 million, and NT$1 million in incentives.

The signing bonus alone surpasses the previous league record of NT$6 million, set by Tsai Chung-nan when he joined the Sinon Bulls in 2002. Chen's contract marks a new high for a high school draftee in the league's history.

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Thank you to the Fubon Guardians for valuing me. Since the draft ended, they have been very actively discussing the contract details with me, giving me great affirmation.

Through the team, Chen Po-kai expressed his gratitude to the Fubon Guardians for their recognition and proactive approach to contract negotiations. He acknowledged that the significant contract comes with considerable responsibility and pledged to work hard to prove his worth on the field, aiming to become a core player for the team.

Currently participating in training for the U18 Asian Baseball Championship with the Taiwanese national team, Chen is expected by the Guardians to channel this record-setting affirmation into motivation. The team anticipates he will continue to develop his skills in the high-intensity professional baseball environment and eventually become a key contributor.

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I also know that this affirmation carries responsibility. I will work hard to prove myself with my performance on the field, step by step.