Choo Shin-soo of Mipro Baseball Texas is attracting a lot of attention by supporting large amounts of money for minor league players.

The Associated Press reported that Choo Shin-soo will provide a livelihood fund of about $ 1,200,000 to all 191 minor league players from the Texas Rangers.

The total amount is $ 191,000, or approximately 235 million won.

Earlier, on the 10th of last month, Choo Shin-soo deposited 200 million won to the Social Welfare Community Fund to help citizens of Daegu Metropolitan City suffering from the new Corona 19.

Choo Shin-soo, who stayed at home as the major league spring camp was suspended and the opening of the regular season was postponed, said, “I also played in the minor league for 7 years, and it was very difficult financially. Although it was lost, it is still financially difficult. "

Choo Shin-soo said he had consulted with his wife about ways to help minor league players shortly after the spring camp was stopped in the middle of last month.

The major league MLB in the United States has decided to provide minor league players with a maximum weekly wage of $ 400, or about 500,000 won, as the season ends, but most players are looking for another sideline because of their livelihood.

Choo Shin-soo, who signed a seven-year contract with Texas for $ 130 million, earns an annual salary of $ 21 million, the highest in the team this season.

"When I first came to the United States 20 years ago, I had nothing, but now I have a lot to enjoy thanks to baseball," said Choo Shin-soo. "So it's time to give it back. It's a great thing to help hard-working athletes."

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