Kim Ji-Woo declines Blue Jays offer, entering KBO draft instead

Kim Ji-Woo, an 18-year-old two-way baseball prospect, has chosen to enter the KBO rookie draft instead of accepting a reported $1 million-plus offer from the Toronto Blue Jays. Kim expressed his desire to prove himself in Korea first, aiming to gain recognition from local fans. The Doosan Bears are projected to select him with the number-two pick, while the Kiwoom Heroes could take him first. His move mirrors the trajectory of Shohei Ohtani, who thrived in a unique routine in Japan before making his MLB debut.

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