SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jae-gyun Hwang stood on a chair, reached down a large cardboard box from the shelf above his locker and opened its dog-eared flaps to reveal a bounty.
Most players use that high shelf to store their bats. Hwang uses it to store an impressive selection of Korean snack treats.
Choco Pies are a national treasure, after all, and there are some varieties that you just cannot find in the U.S.
“Oh, I asked him about those,” outfielder Mac Williamson said with a laugh. “What’s the secret? Was he bringing those in to sabotage other people so he could get a spot on the roster?