Dodgers: Getting to Know Pitching Prospect Hyun-il Choi

The Dodgers have a storied history of scouting and developing international players, especially pitchers – from Fernando Valenzuela to Hyun Jin Ryu, and everyone in between. LA minor leaguer Hyun-il Choi is hoping to be the next international impact arm for the Dodgers.

The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett had a chance to interview Choi at Camelback Ranch this past weekend. Choi explained why, unlike most Asian import pitchers, he signed with a major league club after finishing high school in South Korea.

“All the best players play in MLB and all the best players have been in the minor-league system. So that was my dream. If I go [and play professionally in] Korea, it’s really hard to…