Milwaukee Brewers sign S. Korean high school player
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have signed a South Korean high...
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed a South Korean high school baseball player, Shin Hee-ju, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to SJ Lee, the Brewers' scout in South Korea, Shin is an outfielder from Chungdam High School. He stands at 175 centimeters and weighs 72 kilograms.
This season, Shin has batted .341 with 16 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 24 games. He has a good eye at the plate, with solid contact and some power. Additionally, he is capable of playing infield positions, making him highly versatile. The Milwaukee Brewers, known for developing young talent, are particularly interested in Shin's abilities, seeing him as a hidden gem despite his relatively small size.
This signing brings the total number of South Korean high school players to sign with major league clubs this year to three, joining Park Chan-min and Eom Jun-sang.
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