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Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man to participate in KBO pre-draft workout

Choi Ji-man, a former major leaguer currently playing in the Korean minor league, will participate in a pre-draft workout for the top domestic competition, his club announced Friday, a move that all but confirms the veteran's entry into next month's draft. The Ulsan Whales of the Futures League, the feeder circuit for the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), said Choi will showcase his skills…

Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man to participate in KBO pre-draft workout

Former MLB player Choi Ji-man, currently playing in the Korean minor league, will participate in a pre-draft workout for the KBO, according to his club. The Ulsan Whales of the Futures League announced that Choi will showcase his skills before scouts at the KBO pre-draft tryout on Tuesday. The tryout provides an opportunity for players not currently registered with high school or university teams to impress KBO scouts and enhance their chances of being selected at the draft.

Eligible players include those who played professional or amateur baseball overseas without prior KBO experience, those who played for Korean high school or university but dropped out, and those who have played at least one game for a Futures League team or an independent team recognized by the KBO, even without graduating from a school with a baseball team. Choi's participation in the tryout all but confirms his entry into next month's draft.

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