"His hitting ability has improved significantly this season, showing remarkable results."
The 'Son of the Wind' Lee Jung-hoo (outfielder for the San Francisco Giants) has emerged as a dark horse in the MVP race, having made waves since the start of the season.
The American sports media outlet 'Clutch Points' published an article on the 19th (Korean time) titled 'The Son of the Wind Emerging as a Dark Horse in the MVP Competition.'
The outlet noted, "Lee Jung-hoo, the center fielder for the San Francisco Giants, has been performing remarkably since the start of the season and is rapidly rising as an MVP candidate."
It added, "After struggling last year due to an injury (left shoulder), Lee Jung-hoo has established himself as a key player for San Francisco this season, recording a batting average of .348, an on-base percentage of .403, and a slugging percentage of .652 over 18 games, with 3 home runs, 10 doubles, 1 triple, and 14 RBIs."
'Clutch Points' evaluated, "Having joined the San Francisco Giants on a 6-year, $113 million deal, there were concerns about a lack of power and recovery from ankle surgery at the time of signing; however, his hitting ability has improved significantly this season and shows remarkable results, including adjustments to his batting balance and rhythm, demonstrating clear development in Major League Baseball."
San Francisco ace Logan Webb praised, "Lee Jung-hoo may not know much about the pitchers, but his ability to adapt is astonishing."
Lee Jung-hoo, who is having a standout season, is receiving much love from fans. The outlet introduced, "San Francisco fans are supported by cheer groups called 'Jung-hoo Crew' and 'Hooligans.' Notably, he made an impression by hitting a home run during an away game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium."
The outlet added, "Lee Jung-hoo gained confidence from hitting his first home run and showcased excellent defensive and running abilities, being compared to Masataka Yoshida (outfielder for the Boston Red Sox)," predicting that "if Lee Jung-hoo maintains his current performance, his contract value will increase rapidly."
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