SSG Jihoon Choi departs Japan on the 28th for treatment"We will return as soon as possible.""

Aug 27, 2024

SSG Jihoon Choi hits a double at the top of the third inning with no outs and no outs in the game between SSG and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 20th. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.08.20/

The match between the Hanwha Eagles and the SSG Landers at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 15th. SSG Jihoon Choi is cheering after hitting a hit in the top of the first inning. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.15/

The SSG Landers Jihoon Choi, which had been canceled for the first team due to an injury to left work, will leave for Japan for treatment.

SSG announced on the 27th that Jihoon Choi will conduct treatment at the Ijima Osteopathic Center in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan from the 28th.

Jihoon Choi was replaced during the ninth inning against LG on the 21st. The cause was thigh discomfort. As a result of the examination the next day, he was diagnosed with damage to the left leg large retinal muscles. Eventually, the first team was canceled on the 22nd.

SSG Jihoon Choi is hitting the game between SSG and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th. Gocheok = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.08.07/

A game between the Doosan Bears and SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. SSG Jihoon Choi is warming up. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.29/

Jihoon Choi had a batting average of 273 (127 hits in 465 at-bats) with 11 homers and 47 RBIs in 116 games this season, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.761. He played a pivotal role in offense and defense as a leadoff and center fielder. Pimali's absence was like a bolt out of the blue for SSG, which is competing in the semi-finals. Director Lee Soo-yong said, `It's not just a disappointment, but I feel heavy. I think we need to plan what to do for the rest of the games"I couldn't hide my bitterness.

In the end, SSG chose to send Jihoon Choi to Japan. The Ijima Osteopathic Center is a rehabilitation hospital and is well known to Korean professional athletes. Jihoon Choi plans to combine high-frequency and low-frequency stimulation treatments for 11 days until the 7th of next month. After winning the gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, he was granted permission as the head of the Military Manpower Administration for this departure.

The match between the Hanwha Eagles and the SSG Landers at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 15th. In the top of the first inning, Kim Jihoon Choi is digging into the home after tag-up during a flyout of SSG Choi Jeong's outfield with one out and third base. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.15/

The match between the Hanwha Eagles and the SSG Landers at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 15th. Coach Lee Sung-yong welcomes SSG Jihoon Choi, who scored in the first inning. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.15/

The Jihoon Choi thanked "Thanks to the club's quick administrative process, we were able to treat him in Japan less than a week after his injury." The club recognized a separate hospital in Incheon and continued to focus on treatment. Now, I feel more recovered than I did at the time of my injury, so I feel very comfortable mentally." The coach, the coaching staff, and the seniors all advised 'You've worked hard so far', 'Now focus on recovery', 'Keep positive thoughts' ' In fact, at first, I felt heavy about leaving the team in an important situation due to the ranking fight, but now I feel somewhat at ease thanks to the advice from people around me" he said. In the meantime, "I hope the fans don't worry too much. I'll do my best to come back healthy as soon as possible"I ask for your support so that the team can perform well during my absence."."

ppark@sportschosun.com

SSG Jihoon Choi departs Japan on the 28th for treatment"We will return as soon as possible.""

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