CPBL Players Union Statement on Hsinchu Baseball Stadium Defects and Player Injuries: Calling for Suspension of Games, Safety First

The CPBL Players Union issued a statement on July 24, 2022, regarding incidents of player injuries caused by site facility defects after the reconstruction and reopening of Hsinchu Baseball Stadium. The union admitted it did not practically participate in the execution of the reconstruction but had provided feedback on the venue. Given that the field conditions had not improved after Hsinchu Baseball Stadium was put into live use, the union apologized to its members and formally submitted a request for 'temporary suspension of games, safety first' to the league and clubs, emphasizing that planning for testing and opening of stadium constructions and renovations must be more rigorous and value user (player) experience feedback.