1962 Asian Championship
The 1962 Asian Championship was the 4th Asian Championship. It was the first hosted by Taiwan and was played at Taipei Municipal Baseball Stadium from January 1 through January 9, 1962.
Japan won its third straight Gold Medal, going 5-0 with a tie.
South Korea won Silver at 3-3. Jinten Haku hit the tourney's only home run. The roster also included future KBO managers Eung-ryong Kim, Sung-keun Kim and Ki-yeong Sung.
Chinese Taipei won Bronze at 3-3.
Philippines finished last at 0-5 with one tie.
See also 1962 Asian Championship (Rosters)
Source: Chinese Wiki Baseball
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