6× Golden Glove (2011, 2013–2014, 2016–2017, 2020)
2× KBO batting champion (2016, 2020)
KBO home run leader (2011)
2× KBO RBI leader (2011, 2016)
Choi Hyoung-woo
Hangul
최형우
Hanja
崔炯宇
RR
Choe Hyeongu
MR
Ch'oe Hyŏngu
Choi Hyoung-woo (born December 16, 1983) is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.
Choi played for the Samsung Lions from 2002 through 2016. Drafted as a catcher, his career got off to a slow start, as he didn't record an RBI in the KBO until 2008. Released by the Lions after the 2005 season, he played for the KBO Futures League farm league Police Baseball Team in 2006 and 2007. While with the Police, Choi switched from catcher to outfielder.
His professional career truly began when he rejoined Samsung in 2008. That year he was named KBO Rookie of the Year. He led the KBO League in home runs (30) and RBIs (118) in 2011, and in batting average (.376) and RBIs (144) in 2016.
In November 2016, he signed a four-year free-agent contract with the Kia Tigers, becoming the first player in KBO history to receive a 10 billion won ($8.5 million) contract.
See also
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List of KBO career hits leaders
List of KBO career home run leaders
List of KBO career RBI leaders
References
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Kim Hyo-Kyung. "Woop-woop! That’s the sound of da Police Team disbanding," Korea JoongAng Daily (July 5, 2019).
"Veteran slugger becomes 1st baseball player to receive 10 bln won in S. Korea". Seoul: english.yonhapnews.co.kr. November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
External links
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Career statistics and player information at Korea Baseball Organization (in Korean)
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