Choi Ji-man recorded one hit, one home run, and three RBIs in three at-bats against the Louisville Bats under the Cincinnati Reds at Louisville Slugger Field in Kentucky on the 29th (Korea Standard Time).
Choi Ji-man started as the third batter and first baseman for the Indianapolis Indians under Pittsburgh.
Choi Ji-man, who stepped down with a grounder in the first inning, hit a two-run home run in the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base.
Choi Ji-man tasted his hands after a long time since he hit a home run against the Houston Astros in MLB on April 12. Although it was a minor league game, it was an opportunity to regain confidence.
In the fifth inning with one out and third base, he hit an RBI sacrifice fly and scored his third RBI. He struck out in the seventh inning and succeeded in getting on base with a walk in the last at-bat in the ninth inning.
Choi Ji-man was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left Achilles tendon after the match against St. Louis on April 14. 스포츠토토
He was raising his batting sense by hitting home runs in two consecutive games against the Houston Astros on April 11-12, but he was hurt at that time and was disappointed.
Choi Ji-man, who was on the injured list, devoted himself to rehabilitation wearing walking boots for a while to protect his ankle. According to Choi Ji-man, autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP injection) was also performed during the treatment process.
Choi Ji-man, whose condition has improved, has been playing minor league games since the 23rd, and he even reported a home run for the first time in a long time, signaling that his return to the big leagues is imminent.
