Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Choi Ji-man (32), who suffered from an Achilles tendon injury, shot a home run in a minor league Triple-A game in the U.S. Major League Baseball to restore his sense of play.
Choi Ji-man played with one hit, one walk, and three RBIs in three at-bats, including a home run, in a Triple-A visit game against the Louisville Bats under the Cincinnati Reds at Louisville Slugger Field in Kentucky on the 29th (Korea Standard Time).
Choi Ji-man, who started as the third batter and first baseman in the Indianapolis Indians uniform under Pittsburgh, hit a two-run home run over Brett Kennedy in the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base. 스포츠토토티비
He hit a ground ball in front of the pitcher in the first inning, a sacrifice hit in the fifth inning, and struck out swinging in the seventh inning.
In the last attack of the ninth inning, he got a walk and succeeded in multi-base.
Choi Ji-man complained of pain in his left ankle ahead of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) on April 16, and was later diagnosed with damage to his Achilles tendon and was out of power.
Choi Ji-man has been playing in the minor leagues since the 23rd to restore his sense of play.
Choi Ji-man, who had two hits and four walks in eight at-bats in three Double-A games, checked his physical condition in the first game of Triple-A.
Choi Ji-man, who has confirmed his normal condition, is expected to join the big league soon.
