Korean major leaguer Choi Ji-man (32, Pittsburgh Pirates, photo) has been given two assignments since spring. He was given the task of playing the role of a solver in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), where he competes with the Taegeuk mark, and adjusting to his new home in Pittsburgh. Choi Ji-man, who underwent elbow surgery last November, has already been entrusted with a heavy burden.

So, only Choi moved one step faster. Choi Ji-man departed for the United States about a month earlier than usual through Incheon International Airport on the 8th and shouted for his mission accomplished. Choi Ji-man, who ranked first in the league in batting average and on-base percentage at the beginning of the 2022 season, but his right elbow injury hurt his performance 스포츠토토. Choi Ji-man, who endured the schedule with painkillers, transferred from the Tampa Bay Rays to Pittsburgh after the season, and returned to Korea in November to undergo bone fragment removal surgery. Choi Ji-man said, “I worked really hard on rehab and got in about 40-50% of my body condition.”

In particular, Choi Ji-man was notified of the WBC national team promotion for the first time. Choi Ji-man said, “I’ve been hungry for 10 years because I’ve never worn the Taegeuk mark.” The goal is to win all four qualifying rounds and go far (the United States, where the semifinals will be held),” he introduced. However, it has not been confirmed that only Choi will join the WBC team. This is because his team, Pittsburgh, needs permission. Choi Ji-man has a strong will, but Pittsburgh has no choice but to be careful about the physical condition of the newly recruited player. Choi Ji-man said, “I am conveying my intention to continue participating in the team, and the team said that I would make a decision after checking my physical condition.”