Choo Shin-soo's son, rapidly rising as a promising U.S. baseball prospect… "Ranked 38th nationally and 4th in Texas" [Ha Won-mi]

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Ha Won-mi, wife of former professional baseball player Choo Shin-soo, revealed her second son, Choo Geon-woo's, U.S. baseball rankings, expressing a unique sense of pride.

On the 4th, a video titled "Revealing Choo Geon-woo's current U.S. baseball ranking" was released on the YouTube channel "Ha Won-mi."

On that day, Ha Won-mi announced that her second son, Choo Geon-woo, would participate in a showcase where he is evaluated by Major League Baseball (MLB) scouts.

Ha Won-mi explained, "Geon-woo participated in the PBR tournament held in Georgia last time, and this time he will be attending a showcase called Area Code." She added, "Eight teams are formed from across the United States, and tournaments are held to select players for these teams."

She continued, "Players who have received recommendations from MLB scouts can participate in tryouts, and after going through multiple selection processes, the final teams are assembled." She noted, "Geon-woo was ultimately selected and will be participating with the Texas Rangers team."

In particular, Ha Won-mi stated, "It is a showcase where MLB scouts gather to evaluate players. I heard that 70 to 80 percent of the players selected here have been drafted in the Major League Baseball draft." She expressed her joy, saying, "In a way, it feels like a path has opened up to get one step closer to the Major Leagues, so I am nervous, excited, and honored."

Choo Geon-woo, who is currently a sophomore at a U.S. high school, faces the choice between attending college and joining a professional team.

Ha Won-mi revealed, "Geon-woo is in his second year of high school, so the time is approaching when he must choose whether to go to college or join a professional team. Of course, that too is only possible if he is selected."

She added, "In the United States, colleges cannot directly contact players until a designated period. They can start contacting them from August 1, and they immediately reach out to players they have been watching closely as soon as midnight arrives." She shared, "Our Geon-woo has also received offers from several universities. They called us, pleading, 'Please give us a chance too.'"

She further explained, "College sports are extremely popular in the United States. If you attend college, the school helps with managing the player's physical condition." She added, "Because there is then an opportunity to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft, one ends up deliberating whether to go to college or advance to a professional team."

In particular, Ha Won-mi boasted about her son Choo Geon-woo's outstanding baseball skills. She stated, "Our Geon-woo is a five-tool player. Because he is versatile, he seems to be a player that others find desirable as well."

She continued, "In the United States, players are ranked, and Geon-woo is ranked 4th in Texas state and 38th nationwide. As an outfielder, he is ranked 15th nationally," sharing information that sparked surprise.

Ha Won-mi could not hide her pride in her son's growth. She stated, "There has been a sense of fulfillment in supporting my husband and son for 23 years." She added, "I will do my best to raise him well until the end."

Meanwhile, Choo Shin-soo and Ha Won-mi married in 2002 and have two sons and one daughter.

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