Wang Sheng-wei Makes Career First Start as Cleanup Hitter, 5th Oldest in CPBL History

(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei 29th) The game between the Fubon Guardians and TSG Hawks at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium was delayed due to rain, but the Guardians' novel batting order officially debuted. 42-year-old veteran Wang Sheng-wei served as the starting cleanup hitter, a first in his personal career and the fifth oldest starting cleanup hitter in Chinese Professional Baseball League history.

This year, the Guardians' starting cleanup hitter has primarily been Fan Kuo-chen, with only Wang Yi-cheng having also served as cleanup hitter. For Wang Sheng-wei, in his 19 seasons, this is his first time starting as the cleanup hitter. In his previous 6 at-bats as cleanup hitter, he came in later in the game and hit 2 singles. This year, Wang Sheng-wei has successively set CPBL records for the oldest pinch-hit home run and the oldest player with multiple hits in a single inning, proving that this old car still has fuel in its tank.

Looking at CPBL history, the record holder for the oldest starting cleanup hitter is Lin Chih-sheng of the Wei Chuan Dragons, at 43 years and 227 days in 2025. Wang Sheng-wei today stepped into the batter's box at 42 years and 29 days old, surpassing many predecessors, ranking only behind Lin Chih-sheng, Kao Kuo-ching, Lin Chung-chiu, and Chen Yung-chi, becoming one of the legendary figures in CPBL history capable of shouldering the responsibility of a starting cleanup hitter at over 42 years old. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150429

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