Ji-Man Choi/1B (signed MiL contract)

[Richmond Bird 9]

O's sign 1B Ji-Man Choi to a minor league deal with a spring training invite. Choi is a S/H who has a .302 lifetime b/a in the minors. Has played games in l/f (38), 3b (4) and c (10-in 2010 only). Does not have power, however steals bases. Has a July 1st opt out.

I see as protection if Walker is traded and or someone who can replaced Parades.

(per Roto-World)

[Roll Tide]

AAAA filler nothing more. 1 homerun per season in the PCL.

[oriole]

I wonder how his LF defense is? I can't imagine having such a powerless 1B but the OBP is certainly there.

[weams]

I wonder how his LF defense is? I can't imagine having such a powerless 1B but the OBP is certainly there.

From what I have read, he is strictly a 1b in all aspects of his defense. In the minors, players often play out of position just to get the number of ABs that a team may want to see.

[mrpennybags]

Well, he gets on base a ton (.404 career in the minors.) That's about it but if you're only going to bring one strong skill that's a good one.

[weams]

Last full season in 2013, he did hit 18 homers with 9 in 61 games in AA with Jacksonville. He's played partial seasons the last two years so he must have had some physical problems. Looks somewhat interesting. At age 22, putting up an .862 OPS in 61 games in AA, he would have been a talked about Oriole prospect if he had been in our system at the time.

If not for his steroid bust, I'd think his power was a tool.

[weams]

Last full season in 2013, he did hit 18 homers with 9 in 61 games in AA with Jacksonville. He's played partial seasons the last two years so he must have had some physical problems. Looks somewhat interesting. At age 22, putting up an .862 OPS in 61 games in AA, he would have been a talked about Oriole prospect if he had been in our system at the time.

#25 Mariners prospect in BA Handbook at the time. Converted from catcher (his original position) to 1B during the 2013 season. "Choi fits the second division regular description"

I do like his age and profile.

[sportsfan8703]

I'll take OBP all day. But even with losing Davis we have a ton of 1b/DH types. None of them are great but you could win with them. MW, Clevenger, Parades. I like this signing.

How is this guy's defense?

[fastball]

Great to see DD do what he does best, the brick and mortar never mind replacing

fifty homers.He'll eventually be on the shuttle bus,this is just the beginning.

[Crazysilver03]

Great to see DD do what he does best, the brick and mortar never mind replacing

fifty homers.He'll eventually be on the shuttle bus,this is just the beginning.

Glad to see you doing what you do best, failing to grasp the workings of a major league team.

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[Number5]

Great to see DD do what he does best, the brick and mortar never mind replacing

fifty homers.He'll eventually be on the shuttle bus,this is just the beginning.

Incredibly uninformed post. There is no risk here. It is a minor league contract.

[Number5]

Although we will be undoubtedly be treated to whining posts from a small minority upon every minor league signing, these types of signings incur no risk. That is why 100% of MLB teams sign these types of transactions every off-season. Every now and then, a team hits the lottery on such a signing.

[tntoriole]

His trick will be getting AAA playing time with Mancini and Walker in front of him... but that can change in a hurry. Probably will be at AA to start.

[Enjoy Terror]

Great to see DD do what he does best, the brick and mortar never mind replacing

fifty homers.He'll eventually be on the shuttle bus,this is just the beginning.

If the Orioles were building a house you'd criticize the roofer because your Direct TV wasn't set up yet.

[DrungoHazewood]

Interesting guy because of the OBP, but I'm estimating that a 1046 OPS in High Desert translates to about a 670 in Norfolk. No risk, but this is deep, deep depth.