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Shin-Soo Choo

Cleveland Indians

1982/07/13 27

5-11 200

Pusan, South Korea

L / L

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Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Indians 156 583 87 175 38 6 20 86 78 151 21 2 .300 .394 .489

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Though he'll never be a big-time home-run hitter, his power is growing. Has good speed, a steady line-drive swing and solid defensive instincts.
Flaws
  • Needs to be more patient against big-league pitchers. Must also prove capable of consistently hitting left-handed pitching.
Career Potential
  • A platoon or fourth outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 22, 2009 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
May 30, 2008 Missed 53 games (left elbow injury).
March 30, 2008 Left elbow injury, 15-day DL.
March 7, 2008 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
May 2, 2007 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
April 23, 2007 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
July 26, 2006 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
July 13, 2006 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
July 3, 2006 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
March 23, 2006 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
March 3, 2006 Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract.
September 17, 2005 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
May 4, 2005 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
April 20, 2005 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
March 16, 2005 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
November 19, 2004 Contract purchased from San Antonio (AA).
January 16, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Seattle Mariners.

Trades

July 26, 2006 Cleveland Indians traded Ben Broussard to the Seattle Mariners for Shin-Soo Choo and a player to be named (Shawn Nottingham - Aug. 24th).
August 14, 2000 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Seattle Mariners.

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