This week, I welcome Rob, owner of CPBL STATS, on the show to discuss week 1 of the CPBL, we discuss the current situation of Taiwanese baseball and its influence, and how the CPBL can improve to build on this unprecedented opportunity.

Rob is the owner of CPBL STATS, an English website that covers everything in the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League). He also records advanced stats of CPBL players and teams.

00:02:01 Rob introduces the CPBL to new fans

00:03:06 Rob talks about where the CPBL is comparing to the Minor League System

00:06:15 CPBL STATS goes through all the teams in the CPBL

00:14:02 Rob talks about his journey as a CPBL fan

00:19:19 CPBL STATS recaps the first week of the 2020 CPBL Season

00:23:33 CPBL STATS talks how the CPBL can improve its level of play

00:38:02 CPBL STATS talks about the difference between running the teams like a business versus a social obligation

00:41:05 Rob talks about the new foreign player rule in the CPBL

00:49:41 Rob predicts the team winning the Taiwan Series in 2020

Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.

I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.

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CPBL STATS Website: http://cpblstats.com/quick-guide-2020-cpbl-season/
CPBL STATS Twitter: @GOCPBL

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