"The fans are enthusiastic about Lee Jung-hoo..." Lee Jung-hoo, the SF leader's holic, turned out to be there that day
"The fans are enthusiastic about Lee Jung-hoo..." Lee Jung-hoo, the SF leader's holic, turned out to be there that day
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"It was fun to watch the fans go wild for Lee Jung-hoo."
Jack Minasian, the new head of the San Francisco Giants, was one of the scouts Lee Jung-hoo (26). When Pete Putilla was the general manager, Minasian was the vice president of scouting. NBC Bay Area reported on the 21st (Korean time) that he visited Korea and observed Lee Jung-hoo in person. 스포츠토토
Lee Jung-hoo's KBO League farewell match was the Gocheok Kiwoom Heroes-Samsung Lions match on Oct. 10, 2023. According to NBC Bay Area, Minasian, along with former Putilla, also watched Lee Jung-hoo's last appearance in the KBO League from the Gocheok stands that day.
"I was attracted to how much he liked his career," Minasian said on the Giants Talk podcast. "It was fun to watch fans go crazy for him every day. I like to have energy in the center line. If center field, shortstop, and catcher have a presence, energy tends to be delivered to the rest of the players," he said.
Minasian said, "I have been monitoring Lee for a long time. I did not doubt Lee's 2025 season. He underwent Tommy John surgery in June, and seems to be in the final stages of his six-month rehabilitation. He will definitely join the spring camp in February next year and return to the opening game.
Minasian said, "Everything is going smoothly. Lee Jung-hoo will start swinging soon and is in good health. He will have a normal offseason. I look forward to seeing him in spring training."
In addition, Minasian said, "I have seen another side of Lee since last year. I don't know how much influence he has had on our city, baseball stadium, and organization. He seemed to enjoy every day, and he considered it a privilege to be part of the Giants. I think that's a great deal."
Lee Jung-hoo's six-year, $113 million contract in the first season went up in smoke due to injury. However, he still has five years left. He has fully demonstrated his ability to adapt to fastballs. NBC Bay Area said, "San Francisco is not worried about Lee's shoulder at all. I have no doubt about Lee's role. I still think he is a threat to other teams. I expect Lee will send a breakout next season. Minasian flew long distances to scout him. There will be much better days to come."