Following their victory at the E.SUN Cup, the New Taipei City team has earned the rights to organize and train the Taiwan representative squad for the upcoming Asian U18 Baseball Championship. Head coach Yang Hsiao-cheng has officially released a 36-man training roster. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Taiwan from September 7 to 13, with final rounds set to be hosted at the Taipei Dome.

The coaching staff, led by Yang Hsiao-cheng along with coaches Li Chia-pao, Tseng Yu-chieh, and Shih Hung-chieh, will oversee the team's preparation. The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association has announced that a series of Blue-White exhibition matches will commence on July 17 to determine the next stage of the roster selection.

The 36-man training camp includes 15 pitchers, notably Lin Chun-hsi (Pittsburgh Pirates), Lai Chien-fan (New York Yankees prospect), and Ho Hua (Philadelphia Phillies prospect). The remaining roster features 4 catchers, 9 infielders, and 8 outfielders selected from the top talent demonstrated during the E.SUN Cup.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: sports