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Choo Shin-soo, born on July 13, 1982 in Busan, South Korea, is a baseball player. As of 2026, Choo Shin-soo is 44 years old. Schooling on record includes Busan High School. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Shin-Soo Choo is a genuine legend of Korean baseball, and I never tire of appreciating his game. From Busan to the Mariners, Indians, Reds, and Rangers, then home to the KBO's SSG Landers, he sustained a long Major League career as an Asian position player, something only a handful have managed. What I value most is his connoisseur's approach at the plate: he prized getting on base over flashy numbers, the mark of a true professional. There is a stubborn, sea-hardened toughness to him that fits his Busan roots. A quietly great player who earned every bit of his reputation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Choo Shin-soo
- Name (Japanese)
- 秋信守
- Born
- July 13, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Busan, South Korea
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Busan High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin-Soo%20Choo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A7%8B%E4%BF%A1%E5%AE%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q489797
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Choo Shin-soo born?
Born July 13, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Choo Shin-soo from?
Choo Shin-soo is from Busan, South Korea.
What does Choo Shin-soo do?
Choo Shin-soo works as baseball player.
How tall is Choo Shin-soo?
Choo Shin-soo is 180 cm.
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