24 years of professional career. Choo Shin-soo's handpicked 'Who is No. 1 at the best moment?' Choo Shin-soo's Retirement Press Conference
Nov 07, 2024
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On the afternoon of the 7th, a press conference for the retirement of SSG Landers Choo Shin-soo was held at Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon in Songdo, Incheon. Ahead of this season, Choo Shin-soo announced his retirement for the last time this year. He greeted his home fans at the last regular season game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on September 30. The SSG club said it will hold an official retirement ceremony for Choo Shin-soo next season.
Born in 1982. After graduating from Busan High School, Choo Shin-soo signed with Seattle in the U.S. Major League in 2001 and began his professional career in the U.S. Choo Shin-soo, who entered the big league in 2005, played in the major leagues until 2020. He returned to the KBO League after moving to SK (SSG's predecessor) in the 2021 season. He played a leading role in SSG's integrated victory in 2022 and played four more seasons in Korean professional baseball. Choo Shin-soo, who finished his professional career for 24 years, held a retirement press conference after the end of the season.
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The 5th place was Roberto Clemente (2020), the 4th place was the first Asian player to achieve 20-20 (2009), the 3rd place was the first Asian player to achieve the cycling hit (2015), and the 2nd place was the 52nd consecutive on-base (2018, Texas' single season and the most Asian player record).
Choo Shin-soo's long-awaited 24-year professional career No. 1 was selected as the first KBO league wire-to-wire integrated championship with SSG Landers in 2022.
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When asked about his future plans, Choo Shin-soo, who finished his active career, said, `Nothing has been decided yet. The director hasn't thought about it yet. We need a break now."
When asked to say a word to his juniors, he also advised "Always do your best to keep the position."
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