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| Shin-soo Choo joins Shinsegae (provided by SK Wyverns) © News1 |
Choo Shin-soo (39), who played an active part as a top hitter in the American Professional Baseball (MLB), plays in the KBO League wearing a Shinsegae uniform.
Shinsegae Group announced on the 23rd, “We have signed a contract with Shin-soo Choo, who is a major league free agent (FA), for an annual salary of 2.7 billion won.” Shin-soo Choo decided to spend 1 billion won of his annual salary on social contribution activities, and he decided to discuss a specific activity plan with the club.
With this, Shin-soo Cho became the first transfer student of Shinsegae Group to acquire SK Wyverns. Choo Shin-soo was nominated for the first place in SK Wyverns’ overseas special nomination in 2007, and 14 years later, he made his debut in KBO.
Shinsegae Group explained, “I have been listening to the voices of Incheon baseball fans who want to recruit P.S. immediately after the decision to take over the baseball team. As a result of actively promoting the recruitment, the final signing contract was signed.”
He added, “Choo Shin-soo paid attention to the successful career, sincerity, and consistency that he showed through his 16 years as a major league player. In addition, he appreciated the dignity he showed both inside and outside the field, such as leadership within the team, reputation of colleagues, and continuous donation activities.” .
Shinsegae Group expressed interest in several times after it decided to take over the baseball team in January of this year by conveying the intention to join Choo Shin-soo several times.
Shin-soo Choo was also presented with good conditions in the major leagues, but she accepted the proposal from Shinsegae Group because she had a strong desire to play in the KBO league.
After graduating from Busan High School, Shin-soo Choo entered the United States in 2001, and played in 1652 major league games, batting 0.275, 1671 hits, 218 homers, 782 RBI, 961 points, 157. Recorded a steal.
In particular, in 2009, the first Asian player batting average of more than 0.300, 20 homers and 20 steals, and in 2015, he recorded the first Asian hitter cycling hit. It also has the most home runs (218) and most RBIs (782) by hitters from Asia.
Shin-soo Choo said, “I was unfortunately ended the season due to an injury last year, but thankfully a few teams in the major leagues made suggestions on good terms. However, it was difficult to erase the longing for the KBO league that I had in my heart.” It was a decision to be made, so I had a lot of thoughts. In the meantime, the direction and devotion of Shinsegae Group became a big force in the decision.”
“I don’t know where the end of my baseball life will be, but I want to give my fans a promise that I will show my best on the pitch. I think I will return to Korea with excitement. Although the team name has not been decided yet, through the team called Shinsegae, soon through the team called Shinsegae. I’ll say hello.”
Choo Shin-soo will return to Incheon Airport on the afternoon of the 25th and self-isolate for two weeks and immediately join the squad.