In the past, the Major League has invited Lin Guanglai, but he and the Yankees often declined citing exhaustion and preparing for the season;
However, this year is different — Lin Guanglai's extraordinary performance in the first half of the season has attracted global attention, including from many countries and regions that previously didn't follow baseball closely.
For MLB, which is committed to promoting baseball and expanding its global influence, this is seen as a golden opportunity, and they need Lin Guanglai, the league's emblem, to step up.
After three-way communication between MLB, the New York Yankees, and Lin Guanglai's team, the league finally announced the list of eight participants for the Home Run Derby before the All-Star game:
The Los Angeles Dodgers' main outfielder, two-time Outfield Silver Slugger Award winner, who has hit over 25 home runs in every complete season of his career, Teoscar Hernandez;
