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In the CPBL mid-season draft held on June 28, 2024, the Uni-Lions selected Japanese pitcher Takayama in the sixth round, making him the first player to be chosen under the new foreign player eligibility rules. Takayama, who has been in Taiwan for several years, finally achieved his dream of playing in the professional league after being ineligible for previous drafts. The draft marks a milestone under the new regulations that allow foreign players meeting certain residency and amateur baseball experience criteria to participate in the draft as local players.
Source: YAHOO