Shin-Soo Choo is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Texas Rangers.
Choo with the Texas Rangers in 2017
Choo signs autographs for fans prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays
Choo with the Cincinnati Reds in 2013
Choo with the Texas Rangers in 2018
The KBO League, known as the Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest level league of baseball in South Korea. The KBO League was founded with six franchises in 1982 and is the most popular sports league in South Korea. The Kia Tigers are the most successful team, having won 11 of the 42 championships.
Image: Jamsil Baseball Stadium Seoul
Image: Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium
Image: Gwangju Kia Champions Field View 04
Image: Gocheok Sky Dome interior