CTBC Brothers release pitcher Hsu over coverup of drunk driving accident (opens original article in a new tab)

A Taiwanese baseball team terminated a pitcher's contract after he concealed a drunk driving accident, leading to league disciplinary action.

• CTBC Brothers terminated pitcher Hsu Chi-ling's contract after discovering he concealed a drunk driving accident from 2025.
• Hsu was sentenced to five months in prison for drunk driving, which could be commuted to a fine under Taiwanese law.
• CPBL imposed a 40-game suspension and NT$440,000 fine on Hsu for violating league rules on drunk driving.