{
  "id": 4802207,
  "title": "Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man says young prospects deserve attention at KBO draft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ex-mlb-player-choi-ji-man-says-young-prospects-deserve-attention-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260901/ex-mlb-player-choi-ji-man-says-young-prospects-deserve-attention-at-kbo-draft"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former MLB player Choi Ji-man has expressed his desire to ensure young prospects receive attention during the upcoming KBO draft, scheduled for September 21. Despite his own potential selection being anticipated, Choi emphasized the importance of spotlighting student-athletes during the event. Currently playing for the Ulsan Whales in the Futures League, Choi took part in the pre-draft workout on Tuesday, joining other draft hopefuls looking to impress KBO scouts and enhance their prospects of being chosen. The annual workout serves as a platform for players who have played professionally or amateur baseball overseas, dropped out of Korean high school or university, or have played for at least one season in the Futures League.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man says young prospects deserve attention at KBO draft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ex-mlb-player-choi-ji-man-says-young-prospects-deserve-attention-at-4804356",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:25:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man says young prospects deserve attention at KBO draft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ex-mlb-player-choi-ji-man-says-young-prospects-deserve-attention-at-4803722",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:42:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}