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Pittsburgh Pirates first basemen Ji Man Choi swings the bat in the News Photo - Getty Images
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Ji-Man Choi unsure about batting right-handed
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Ji Hwan Bae dazzles in center field as Pirates open Cardinals series with victory
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Ji-Man Choi literally does the splits to get the first out of Game 3 (Video)
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U mad, bro?: Penguins have been eliminated from playoff contention. And fans are every bit as angry as they should be
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Whether it's swinging a bat or a sword, Pirates DH Ji-Man Choi happy to make MLB history
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Ji-Man Choi is a joy to watch playing first base for Rays - Los Angeles Times
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Folk hero. First baseman. Rays fans fall for Ji-Man Choi
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Watch: Korean announcers lose it over Pirates' Ji Hwan Bae's walkoff HR
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Pirates' Ji Man Choi homers against lefty Valdez, more at-bats, opportunities potentially in store
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MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL East? - MLB Trade Rumors
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Ji-Man Choi is a joy to watch playing first base for Rays - Los Angeles Times
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Ji-Man Choi expresses frustration at Pirates' insistence he skip World Baseball Classic