Central News Agency (CNA, Taichung, June 29) The CTBC Brothers selected 11 players in the Chinese Professional Baseball League draft today. Head coach Hirano Keiichi stated that considering the draft position, the results can be considered 100 points, and they have high expectations for the first-round pick, tall infielder Hsu Shu-cheng, in terms of his speed, hitting, and defense. The Brothers selected the most players among the 6 teams this year, and the club has also revealed thoughts of establishing a third team. Hirano Keiichi's overall assessment of this year's draft was that, considering the draft positions, it was a very good outcome, a result of the team's collective effort. Infielder Hsu Shu-cheng, who hails from Kinmen County and graduated from Kangyo Vocational High School, stands 185 cm tall. He originally had thoughts of playing overseas but decided to enter the draft at the last moment. Hirano Keiichi said the team has high expectations for Hsu Shu-cheng's overall abilities, "His physique is very appealing, and of course, we also anticipate his power hitting." Regarding the selection of Japanese pitcher Koji Otaki in the 10th round, Hirano Keiichi stated that they are considering him for immediate contribution. Furthermore, three Japanese players were selected in this year's draft. Hirano Keiichi said he does not differentiate between Taiwanese and Japanese players, treating them equally. However, he wants to convey to these three players, "I hope they can work hard for Taiwanese baseball and for themselves in the future." (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150629 Stand with truth. Your every donation is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "First News" app to grasp the latest news in real-time. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.