In 2018, Choo earned a selection to his first career Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Choo signed a $1.35 million contract with the Mariners after the championship and converted to the outfield. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Texas Rangers.Ĭhoo was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Pitcher of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup as South Korea won the event. Shin-Soo Choo ( Korean: 추신수 Hanja: 秋信守 RR: Chu Sinsu Korean pronunciation: born July 13, 1982) is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the SSG Landers of the KBO League.