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Bay Area Boy Jung Hoo Lee is *Crushing* It: How This Korean Star is Making the Giants Great Again

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Move over, basic baseball fans – Jung Hoo Lee is here to revolutionize the San Francisco Giants’ game, and he’s doing it with style.

From Bench to Blast-Off

After a brutal shoulder injury cut his rookie season short in 2024, Lee has emerged in 2025 like a phoenix rising from the AT&T Park ashes. In just 14 games, this center fielder has transformed from a sideline cheerleader to an absolute offensive powerhouse.

During a recent series against the Yankees, Lee didn’t just play – he dominated. Trailing 3-0? No problem. Lee blasted not one, but TWO home runs that basically single-handedly turned the game around. His stats are bonkers: .352 batting average, three home runs, and an insane 1.130 OPS that’s making baseball nerds lose their minds.

The Team’s New Energy Bomb

His teammates are totally here for it. Pitcher Logan Webb can barely contain his excitement, admitting they’re even trying to cheer Lee on in Korean (with predictably hilarious results). Manager Bob Melvin is basically Lee’s biggest fanboy, praising his incredible ability to crush hits against pitchers he’s never even faced before.

A Star is Born

With the Giants hoping to sneak into playoffs, Lee might just be their secret weapon. From bench supporter to game-changer, this Korean sensation is proving that sometimes, the most epic comeback stories happen right on the baseball diamond.

AUTHOR: mei

SOURCE: NBC Bay Area