Chiang Kun-Yu Named CPBL All-Star Fan Favorite for 3rd Time; Wang Nien-Hao Eyes Center Field

The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) announced that CTBC Brothers infielder Chiang Kun-Yu has been voted the All-Star Game's most popular player for the third consecutive time, receiving 579,003 votes. The league held a press conference today to unveil the final roster and ticket details for the All-Star Game, scheduled for July 18 and 19 at the Taipei Dome.

Chiang, who was unable to attend the conference due to family commitments, expressed his gratitude to fans via video, promising to maintain his performance on the field. Meanwhile, TEAM STAR pitcher Nivaldo Rodriguez expressed his ambition to showcase his batting skills during the event, jokingly referring to himself as the "Venezuelan Shohei Ohtani." TEAM TAIWAN infielder Wang Nien-Hao shared his unique goal of playing center field, noting he has covered every other defensive position throughout his career.

The Home Run Derby participants, determined by fan voting, were also confirmed: Chang Yu-Cheng, Steven Moya, Giljegiljaw Kungkuan, Chu Yu-Hsien, Sung Sheng-Jui, Fan Kuo-Chen, Hsu Chi-Hung, and Wang Po-Rong.

Tickets will go on sale starting at 11:00 AM on June 24 via the ibon ticketing system. Prices range from NT$500 to NT$4,390. The premium "Platinum Zone" seats are limited to 252 per game, require real-name registration, and include exclusive entry access and a signed Polaroid from a player or cheerleader.