Shin-Soo Choo (OF)

Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo appears comfortable batting leadoff for Cleveland. Entering Thursday's contest against the Mariners, Choo is batting .462 (6 for 13) with two doubles, one solo homer, two RBI and four runs in three games since moving into the leadoff spot. "Choo continues to set the table well," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "He's swinging the bat well and making things happen at...

Indians outfielder Johnny Damon was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins after getting a day off Monday, but he found himself batting seventh as manager Manny Acta kept Shin-Soo Choo in the leadoff spot. "Choo is our leadoff guy. That's where he is going to hit," Acta said. "[Damon] is struggling right now. He's going to continue to get his at-bats, but he's not going to get them in the leadoff...

Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta used OF Shin-Soo Choo in the leadoff spot Monday, May ...

Cleveland outfielder Shin-Soo Choo can admit he's been a bit jumpy with inside pitches from left-handed starters this season, reports MLB.com Sunday. That said, Choo believes he's making some progress. "I'm getting better," Choo said. "Early in the season, I had a lot of hit by pitches and then I was a little bit afraid of inside pitches. Now, after talking to the hitting coach and talking to players,...

Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo entered Wednesday with one home run, 11 RBI and a .221 batting average on the year. Choo, who was plagued by injuries last season, seems to be putting too much pressure on himself, per manager Manny Acta. "At times, some of those guys, they want to do too much," Acta told MLB.com on Wednesday. "As much as you talk to them, it's hard for them to understand that they're...

Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo smacked his first home run of the season during Friday night's contest against the Rangers. Choo ripped the two-run shot off starter Colby Lewis in the second inning of the 6-3 win. However, that would end up being his only hit of the night as Choo finished 1 for 4 in the victory.

Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, his first clout ...

Shin-Soo Choo belted his first home run of the season to help the Indians down the Rangers 6-3 on Friday.

Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts on Wednesday versus the White Sox. It was his first game back after sitting out six contests with a hamstring injury. Cleveland would win the game, 6-3.

Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo (hamstring) returned to the starting lineup Wednesday, May 2, against ...

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