PT TODAY: Giants add Jung Hu Lee to OF
Dec 13 2023
NATIONAL LEAGUE | Jump to AL
NEWS: San Francisco signed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113M contract that includes an opt-out after four years.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: After years of missing out on signing expensive free agents, the Giants finally hooked a big one. They acquired the 25-year-old, left-handed-hitting Lee by signing him after seven years with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO. During his time in Korea, Lee slashed .340/.407/.491 while playing above-average defense in center field. His 2023 was ruined by an ankle injury, but prior to that, he won the KBO MVP Award in 2022, batting .349 with 23 homers and 113 RBI. The Giants brass stressed their desire to improve up the middle, leading many to believe that Lee...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Save shots: Jeff Hoffman inked a three-year deal with Toronto; Jorge López adds to late relief mix in Washington; and more.
Jan 14 2025 1:58am
Jan 14 2025 1:58am
Justin Verlander reached a one-year deal with the Giants. Plus what the Braxton Garrett injury might mean for Miami, and Chicago White Sox, Washington and Pittsburgh fill out their rosters.
Jan 10 2025 8:14am
Jan 10 2025 8:14am
The Reds trade for Gavin Lux, and the "too many infielders" conversation picked back up in Cincinnati. Plus the signing implications of Kim, Morton, Lorenzen and more.
Jan 7 2025 8:42am
Jan 7 2025 8:42am
The implications of Teoscar Hernández staying in LA; Burnes deciding on Arizona; Torres taking on the Motor City, and more.
Dec 31 2024 9:27am
Dec 31 2024 9:27am
Sean Manaea returns to New York; McCutchen stays in Pittsburgh; Buehler tries out Boston and Eloy Jiménez tries out Tampa.
Dec 27 2024 8:40am
Dec 27 2024 8:40am
