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Jung Hoo Lee
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LA Dodgers L2 - 510:10 pm GMT-04:00 Today @ LA Dodgers 4:10 pm GMT-04:00 Jul 25 @ LA Dodgers Jung-hoo Lee (Korean: 이정후; born August 20, 1998) is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. Lee won the KBO League Rookie of the Year Award in 2017 and the KBO League Most Valuable Player Award in 2022.
Jung Hoo Lee is a 25-year-old center fielder from Korea who debuted in 2024 for the San Francisco Giants. He has 15 hits, 38 RBIs and a .262 average in 145 regular season games, but he is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
Dec 15, 2023 · The Giants announced a $113 million contract with the 25-year-old outfielder, who posted a .340 average and 23 homers in the KBO in 2022. Lee is the son of former Korean star Jong Beom Lee and was the MVP of the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
- Maria Guardado
Jan 2, 2023 · The Kiwoom Heroes announced that they will respect the MVP's wish to play in MLB after he completes a full season in Korea. Lee, known as the best pure hitter in the KBO, is expected to represent Korea at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Dec 13, 2023 · The Giants have reportedly signed KBO outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million deal. There’s an opt-out after the fourth year. There’s also a posting fee just north of $19...
- Grant Brisbee
Dec 12, 2023 · Free-agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants on a six-year contract worth $113 million, the team announced Thursday.
Jung Hoo Lee is a 25-year-old center fielder for the San Francisco Giants. He was born in Nagoya, Japan and bats and throws left-handed. He is on the 60-day IL for the 2024 season.
