Jonathon Long, a 3A rookie of the American professional baseball Cubs, has recently caused a heated discussion because he is suspected of having Taiwanese ancestry. Long's mother is from Taiwan, and this discovery immediately ignited the interest of Taiwanese baseball fans. As the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaches, this 23-year-old player has also become the focus of everyone's discussion. Fans have expressed that they should quickly contact this potential star and strive for the possibility of him joining the Chinese team. After the news was exposed, it attracted widespread attention from fans and baseball circles, and many people highly praised Long's potential. Baseball YouTuber Tainan Josh also forwarded the news and said: "Triple A's OPS hit .960! You shouldn't ask the president for everything, but this really depends on the president." Chinese Professional Baseball League President Tsai Chi-chang also personally responded with a message: "Got it, I'll ask my league colleagues to find out."
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaching, the Chinese team is actively preparing and plans to form an overseas recruitment team to go to the United States to find potential players, especially those Taiwanese players who have not yet represented other countries. The appearance of Jonathon Long undoubtedly brings more possibilities for the future reinforcement of the Chinese team, making fans look forward to his joining.
References:wbc官網