The Lamigo Monkeys were a professional baseball team based in Taiwan, competing in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) from 2011 to 2019. Originally established as the First Financial Holdings Agan in 2003, the team underwent several rebrandings: becoming the La New Bears from 2004 to 2010, and then the Lamigo Monkeys in 2011 after relocating to Taoyuan City.
Achievements:
β’ Taiwan Series Championships: The Lamigo Monkeys secured the Taiwan Series championship title five times during their tenure: in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018.
β’ Taiwan Series Championships: The Lamigo Monkeys secured the Taiwan Series championship title five times during their tenure: in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018.
Home Stadium:
β’ Upon moving to Taoyuan City in 2011, the team played its home games at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium.
β’ Upon moving to Taoyuan City in 2011, the team played its home games at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium.
Transition to Rakuten Monkeys:
β’ In 2019, the Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten acquired the team. Following this acquisition, the team was rebranded as the Rakuten Monkeys in 2020, a name they continue to use in the CPBL.
β’ In 2019, the Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten acquired the team. Following this acquisition, the team was rebranded as the Rakuten Monkeys in 2020, a name they continue to use in the CPBL.
The Lamigo Monkeys were renowned for their passionate fanbase and significant contributions to Taiwanese baseball, leaving a lasting legacy in the CPBL.