History of Jung-hoo Lee in Timeline

Jung-hoo Lee is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. Before transitioning to MLB, he was a prominent player in the KBO League with the Kiwoom Heroes. He is known for his hitting ability and defensive skills in the outfield.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: Lee Jong-beom's Korean Series MVP

In 1993, Lee's father, Lee Jong-beom, won the MVP award in the Korean Series, setting a family precedent for postseason success.

August 20, 1998: Jung-hoo Lee's Birth

On August 20, 1998, Jung-hoo Lee was born. He is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder.

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2016: U-18 Baseball World Cup

In 2016, Lee first appeared on the international stage at the U-18 Baseball World Cup, where South Korea won the tournament.

2016: KBO League Draft Selection

In 2016, the Nexen Heroes selected Jung-hoo Lee as an infielder in the KBO League draft, setting the stage for his professional career.

2017: KBO Debut and Rookie Record

In 2017, Jung-hoo Lee debuted in the KBO League for the Nexen Heroes, making the Opening Day roster without playing in the KBO Futures League. He set a rookie record with 179 hits and was voted KBO League Rookie of the Year.

2017: Asia Professional Baseball Championship

In 2017, Lee represented the national team in the Asia Professional Baseball Championship, where South Korea placed 2nd overall.

2017: KBO League Rookie of the Year Award

In 2017, Lee won the KBO League Rookie of the Year Award, marking an early achievement in his professional baseball career.

2018: Batting Performance in 2018

In 2018, Lee recorded a batting performance of .355/.412/.477, showing a marked improvement in his second professional season.

2018: Golden Glove Award

In 2018, Lee won his first of five consecutive Golden Glove Awards, recognizing his defensive excellence.

2018: Asian Games Winning RBI

In the 2018 Asian Games, Lee delivered the winning RBI against Taiwan on November 17, contributing to the team's success.

2019: WBSC Premier12 Tournament

In 2019, Lee played for Team Korea at the WBSC Premier12 tournament, leading the tournament with five doubles.

2019: Playoff MVP and Batting Performance

In 2019, Lee won the series MVP in the playoffs. In the same year, he recorded a batting performance of .336/.386/.456.

2020: Summer Olympics

In 2020, Lee represented South Korea at the Summer Olympics, contributing to the national team's efforts.

2020: Golden Glove Award and Batting Line

In 2020, Lee won another Golden Glove Award with a batting line of .333, 15 home runs, 101 RBIs, and a career-high OPS of .921.

2021: Cycle Hit Against Samsung Lions

In the 2021 season, Lee achieved a batting performance of .360/.438/.522 and on October 25, 2021, at Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park, Lee hit for the cycle against the Samsung Lions.

2022: KBO League Most Valuable Player Award

In 2022, Lee was awarded the KBO League Most Valuable Player Award, highlighting his exceptional performance that season.

2022: KBO League MVP Award

In 2022, after playing in 142 games with a batting performance of .349/.421/.575, 23 home runs, and 113 RBIs, Lee won the KBO League Most Valuable Player Award.

July 25, 2023: Season-Ending Surgery Announcement

On July 25, 2023, it was announced that Lee would undergo season-ending surgery due to a fractured ankle, cutting short his season with the Kiwoom Heroes.

December 14, 2023: Signing with the San Francisco Giants

On December 14, 2023, Lee signed a six-year, $113 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with the Giants paying an additional posting fee of $18.825 million to the Kiwoom Heroes.