Triple-A Two-Run Home Run' Choi Ji-man is Coming

The Pittsburgh Pirates, once in the lead, are experiencing serious ups and downs. Choi Ji-man (32), who has been raising his physical condition in the minor leagues since his injury, reported good news.

Choi Ji-man of the Indianapolis Indians of Pittsburgh started as the third batter and first baseman in a Triple-A visit game against the Louisville Bats of the Cincinnati Reds at Louisville Slugger Field in Kentucky on the 29th, and was active with one hit, one walk, and three RBIs.

If Choi Ji-man, who left the battlefield after suffering an Achilles tendon injury at the beginning of the season, returns, he is expected to add great strength to the team.

Choi Ji-man, who moved from the Tampa Bay Rays to Pittsburgh through a trade, made a pleasant start to the season by hitting home runs in two consecutive games against the Houston Astros on April 11-12.

The injury was the problem. He suffered an injury while playing only nine games and had to rest for more than two months. Pittsburgh, which once led the National League (NL) Central Division, is currently 36-42 and has a gap of up to five games with the leading Cincinnati Reds. Fourth in the world.

He started June in a good mood with six consecutive wins, but later lost 10 consecutive games and was shaken. He won two consecutive games against the San Diego Padres, but his record in June was not good with 10 wins and 15 losses.

In the meantime, it is even more pleasant to hear the news of Choi Ji-man's home run. He stepped down with a grounder in front of the pitcher in the first inning, but hit a two-run home run against Brett Kennedy in the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base. He scored a sacrifice hit in the fifth inning, struck out swinging in the seventh inning, and walked again in the ninth inning to complete the multi-base hit.

He coordinated his senses by getting two hits and four walks in eight at-bats in three Double-A games, and went on the Triple-A stage for the first time on the day, but he immediately hit a home run to announce his return to the big leagues.

According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazeta, Pittsburgh's general manager Ben Cherrington said before the game that he would have to experience at least five to seven games. However, since he hit a home run from the first game, it is expected that he will be able to call up faster than scheduled depending on the situation. 스포츠토토

Pittsburgh is ranked second from below in the NL with a team OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.706. There are few samples this season, but Choi Ji-man has a career OPS of 0.768. It is expected to be a great help to Pittsburgh, which is suffering from batting difficulties, as it has good on-base ability with snow baseball at the forefront and has a one-shot hit. Expectations are also high for the synergy effect with Bae Ji-hwan, who showed short performances at the beginning of the season.