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Pirates Release a Statement on Jung Ho Kang’s Trial

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The Pirates just released a statement from team President Frank Coonelly on the status of Jung Ho Kang, who won’t be able to report to Spring Training by the end of this week, due to a trial in Korea. Here is the statement:

“We have been staying in close contact with Jung Ho, his representatives and his counsel throughout the process. All have been extremely forthcoming and diligent in their efforts to resolve matters in Korea so that Jung Ho can return in time to participate in the Club’s preparation for the 2017 season.

“Based on our current information, Jung Ho will not be in a position to report to camp by the 17th. According to our communications with his representatives, it is probable that he will have a trial in Korea on the DUI-related charges on February 22. It is not known how long the trial will last or when any sentencing phase that might be necessary would be scheduled.

“We will continue to do whatever we can to assist he and his representatives in their efforts to resolve all necessary matters so that Jung Ho will be able to travel to the United States to prepare for and to play in the 2017 season, but his reporting date remains undetermined.
We will provide additional information when we receive further clarity on Jung Ho’s ability to report to the Club.”

Obviously there are no answers right now as to when Kang will be able to report, or whether there needs to be an “if” added to the question of him reporting. For now, all we know is that he will have a trial on February 22nd, which will prevent him from being in Bradenton when the full squad reports on Friday this week. We’ll have more information when it is known.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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