Stuart Fairchild Stars as Guardians Triple-A Celebrates Taiwanese Heritage Week with National Flag

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Central News Agency (CNA) reporter Lin Hong-han, Los Angeles, May 12 (CNA) - The Cleveland Guardians' Triple-A team posted the Republic of China flag on social media to celebrate Taiwanese Heritage Week, featuring "Fairchild" Stuart Fairchild. Fairchild stated that in games in the United States, "at least one Taiwanese fan can be seen in the stands at every game."

For over 20 years, the Taiwanese American community has promoted celebrating "Taiwanese Heritage Week" in May. According to statistics from the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), this year, governors from 19 states across the U.S. and at least 80 bipartisan elected officials publicly supported it.

Stuart Fairchild, a Taiwanese American mixed-race player for the Guardians' Triple-A Columbus Clippers, became the best male lead for the team's celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Week.

Before the season, Fairchild joined the WBC (World Baseball Classic) Taiwan team, becoming the first Taiwanese American player in the national team's history. He hit a game-changing home run against South Korea, earning widespread affection from fans.

In a social media post, Fairchild discussed the meaning of being a Taiwanese American. He said: "This is a great opportunity for me to get to know a part of my cultural heritage that has shaped who I am today, meaning I represent a group larger than myself. The older I get and the longer I play, the more I cherish it."

Fairchild shared that during the WBC, he "received unreserved love from Taiwanese fans," a powerful support he had never experienced in his professional career. After the WBC, he returned to U.S. professional baseball, playing in Triple-A, and Taiwanese fans continue to come to his games to cheer him on.

Fairchild said: "At every game in the U.S., it feels like there's at least one Taiwanese fan in the stands, specifically there to support me, many of whom travel for hours just to watch me play. Through the ups and downs of the season, knowing that so many people are cheering me on all the way is very touching and humbling." (Editor: Hong Qi-yuan) 1150513

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