The Dodgers have a storied history of scouting and developing international players, especially pitchers – from Fernando Valenzuela to Hyun Jin Ryu, and everyone in between. LA minor leaguer Hyun-il Choi is hoping to be the next international impact arm for the Dodgers.
The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett had a chance to interview Choi at Camelback Ranch this past weekend. Choi explained why, unlike most Asian import pitchers, he signed with a major league club after finishing high school in South Korea.
“All the best players play in MLB and all the best players have been in the minor-league system.