0.500 slugging percentage 'fire bat' Choi Ji-man

Choi Ji-man, the 'fire bat' with a 0.500 slugging percentage, takes a chance...Pittsburgh Trades Veteran First baseman Santana

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded veteran infielder Carlos Santana (37). Naturally, there was a gap at first base, and Choi Ji-man, who has recently shown a hot batting sense, is expected to take over.

Major League Trade Lumus (MLBTR), which deals with major league transfer news, reported the trade news between Pittsburgh and Milwaukee Brewers on the 28th .

Pittsburgh sent out infielder Santana and recruited infielder Johnny Severino (19) from Milwaukee. 토토

Santana has a batting average of 0.235 (81 hits in 345 at-bats) with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.733 in 94 games this season. Its advantages are its excellent long-hitting power and excellent first base defense.

Pittsburgh turned into a seller at a time when its chances of advancing to the postseason are decreasing. He is trying to recruit promising players by trading key players, but his interests with Milwaukee matched in the process. Milwaukee desperately needed to reinforce its lineup as its main first baseman, Loudi Terez, has been suffering from injuries and sluggishness.

With the departure of Santana, Pittsburgh's main first baseman this year, Choi Ji-man plans to have a chance. Choi Ji-man suffered from an Achilles tendon injury this year, but is active with a 0.500 slugging percentage, including six home runs. In particular, after returning from injury, his monthly performance in July is gradually recovering with a batting average of 0.250 (8 hits in 32 at-bats), four home runs, eight RBIs, and an OPS of 0.942.

MLBTR said, "Both players are candidates for trade, but Choi Ji-man and Connor Joe will play more games as first baseman," referring to plans to use them for the rest of the season.