New Talents Join Taiwan's Top Baseball League After Key Draft

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Taiwan’s top baseball league has welcomed a new class of players after holding its annual draft in Taichung. A record number of high school seniors qualified this year, marking a milestone for young talent entering the professional scene.

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00:00It's a big night for Taiwanese baseball, as the league welcomes its newest players.

00:07At the draft ceremony, Chinese Professional Baseball League President Tsai-Chi Tsang

00:12officially welcomed the rookies into the league.

00:15This year's draft was one of the biggest yet. A total of 179 players passed the screening process,

00:37including a record-breaking 70-plus graduating high school seniors.

00:41For many, the chance to join the league is a dream come true.

01:11With their positions in the league secure, many new players already have set their eyes on larger goals.

01:22Though not everyone was picked by their dream team, getting drafted is still a major milestone in any player's baseball career.

01:35With the next wave of baseball stars set, fans from across Taiwan can expect these players to light up the field.

01:42Hang Xiu and Sanichi in Taichung for Taiwan Plus.

01:49Hang Xiu and Sanichi in Taichung for Taiwan Plus.

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