Former major leaguer Choi Ji-man said Tuesday he does not want to steal young prospects' thunder at the upcoming draft for the top Korean league, insisting student-athletes deserve to take center stage. Regardless of his wishes, Choi is expected to be the hottest name at the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) draft on Sept. 21. The 35-year-old with 525 Major League Baseball (MLB) games under his belt could be selected in the first round. Choi, who has been playing for the Ulsan Whales in the Futures League, the feeder circuit for the KBO, participated in the pre-draft workout Tuesday, along with several other draft hopefuls. The annual workout is an opportunity for players not currently registered with high school or university teams to make an impression on KBO scouts and improve their chances of being selected at the draft. It is reserved for players in the following categories: those who played professional or amateur baseball overseas without having previously competed in the KBO, those who played for Korean high school or university but dropped out and those who have played at least