

Visual evidence of Jung-Ho Kang playing catcher.

Though the player himself is conspicuously unconcerned about his own defensive skills, some question certainly remains as to whether recent Pittsburgh signee Jung-Ho Kang has the tools to play a league-average shortstop. The purpose of this post is not to shed any light on a potential answer to that question, but rather merely to note that, in the event that Kang is unable to adequately play the six, that he has exhibited some competence, as well, at positions one through five.

Indeed, visual proof of him doing that has been made available by way of Korean weblog MLB Park, which site features a series of 10 GIFs depicting Kang at first and second and third and short and catcher and pitcher. With what level of skill he’s playing the aforementioned positions is an area of concern for individuals more qualified than the present author. In meantime, all GIFs are available here.

Credit to Dan at MyKBO for providing the relevant link.