Ji-Man Choi Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji-Man Choi has lost his arbitration hearing with his new organization. That's not exactly the best way to start off his career with the Pirates. Choi requested $5.4 million for the 2023 season, but lost and will now make $4.65 million for the upcoming season. It's still a $1.45 million raise from what Choi made last season with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 31-year-old hit .233/.341//.388 with 11 home runs and 52 RBI in 113 games in 2022. He figures to split time at first base and also see action at designated hitter versus right-handed pitching.

over 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) will have a minor procedure on his right elbow in Korea. Choi dealt with an elbow injury while playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022, but Cherington said he expects Choi to return to the States to prepare for spring training in January. The Pirates just acquired the 31-year-old left-handed hitter from the Rays on Thursday, but they already knew about his planned surgery. Choi is expected to enter the 2023 season as the team's primary first baseman after finishing his 2022 season with a .233/.341/.388 slash line, 11 home runs, 52 RBI and 36 runs scored in 419 plate appearances over 113 games played.

4 months ago

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Jack Hartman. The Rays are shipping Choi to Pittsburgh in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger finished off the 2022 season with a .233/.341/.388 slash line, 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 36 runs scored and 123 strikeouts in 419 plate appearances over 113 games. He will likely enter next season as the Pirates primary first baseman, but the move is a downgrade for his overall fantasy outlook on a bad Pirates team. Hartman, a 24-year-old right-handed relief pitcher, had a 6.27 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 18 2/3 relief innings over 22 appearances at Single-A Bradenton this year.

4 months ago