Hee-seop Choi
South Korean baseball first baseman
Born
March 16th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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Choi played Major League Baseball as a first baseman over several seasons. He made his MLB debut in 2001 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for various teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins. Choi achieved significant success in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) before transitioning to the MLB. He is regarded as one of the prominent figures in South Korean baseball.
Debuted in MLB with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2001
Played for the Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins
Achieved success in KBO prior to MLB career
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