About Choi Hyoung-woo
Born 1983. Choi Hyoung-woo is a South Korean baseball player.
Choi Hyoung-woo (born December 16, 1983) is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.
Choi played for the Samsung Lions from 2002 through 2016. Drafted as a catcher,
His professional career truly began when he rejoined Samsung in 2008. That year he was named KBO Rookie of the Year. He led the KBO League in home runs (30) and RBIs (118) in 2011, and in batting average (.376) and RBIs (144) in 2016.
In November 2016, he signed a four-year free-agent contract with the Kia Tigers, becoming the first player in KBO history to receive a 10 billion won ($8.5 million) contract.
After the 2025 season, he returned to the Lions, signing a two-year free-agent contract.
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Who is Choi Hyoung-woo?
South Korean baseball player
When was Choi Hyoung-woo born?
Choi Hyoung-woo was born on 16 December 1983 in Jeonju.
What is Choi Hyoung-woo's occupation?
Choi Hyoung-woo is a baseball player.
What nationality is Choi Hyoung-woo?
Choi Hyoung-woo is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Choi Hyoung-woo. https://biography.guide/choi-hyoung-woo/
MLA: "Choi Hyoung-woo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/choi-hyoung-woo/.
Chicago: "Choi Hyoung-woo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/choi-hyoung-woo/.
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