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Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo Announces Retirement

James Rapien

REDS. Cincinnati Reds' outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, left, Chris Heisey, center, and Ryan Ludwick head to the clubhouse following batting practice in the indooe facility at the Cincinnati Reds' spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona Wednesday February 20, 2013. The Enquirer/Gary Landers Reds 2
REDS. Cincinnati Reds' outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, left, Chris Heisey, center, and Ryan Ludwick head to the clubhouse following batting practice in the indooe facility at the Cincinnati Reds' spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona Wednesday February 20, 2013. The Enquirer/Gary Landers Reds 2 / Gary Landers, Cincinnati Enquirer via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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CINCINNATI — Former Reds outfielder Shin-Soo Choo officially retired from baseball on Thursday.

Choo played for the Reds for one season (2013), helping them win 90 games and earn a Wild Card spot in the National League playoffs.

The 2013 season was the last time the Reds won 90 games in a season. Choo posted a .285/.423/.462 slash line with 21 home runs and 54 RBI in 154 games.

Choo spent 16 seasons in the Major Leagues, spending time with the Mariners, Guardians, Reds and Rangers.

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James Rapien
JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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