The mid-summer classic, the Major League Baseball All-Star game, was played last night in St. Louis.  Though there were no Koreans selected to the all-star game, there are a couple in the league that are making significant contributions to their respective teams.  Choo Shin-Soo of the Cleveland Indians is second in batting statistics on his team with a batting avg of .292, 13 home runs and 54 RBIs.  The right fielder also has stolen 13 bases and is the only Major Leaguer who has stolen over 10 bases and hasn’t been thrown out.  He may seem more like a lumbering outfielder, but apparently he’s got good instincts along the base paths.

The first South Korean baseball player to play in the Major Leagues – Chan Ho Park - is still doing it in his 16th season.  He had originally signed to play with the Philadelphia Phillies to be a starter, but a few hiccups early on changed his status to the bullpen.  However, he’s been a stud in that role and the most dependable long-inning arm for the defending world champions.  He’s sure to be a big contributor once the playoffs roll around.