Is the grandson of the wind effect this significant? U.S. local media highlighted Lee Jung-hoo's hot bat as the biggest factor behind the San Francisco Giants' early-season solo lead.
On the 28th (Korean time), U.S. media outlet Yardbarker released a list of the 'top 10 hitters in Major League Baseball after the first month of the 2025 season.' Lee Jung-hoo made the rankings alongside prominent stars in Major League Baseball and proudly secured the 8th position.
In his second year in the major leagues, Lee Jung-hoo is wielding a fierce bat with a .324 batting average (35 hits in 108 at-bats), 3 home runs, 16 RBIs, 22 runs scored, and an OPS of .929 over 28 games. He ranks tied for first place in the National League in the institutional sector for doubles (11), tied for fifth in hits, fifth in batting average, and ninth in slugging percentage (.546), leading San Francisco's upward surge. San Francisco sits atop the National League West division, 0.5 games ahead of the 'absolute powerhouse' Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yardbarker noted, 'Lee Jung-hoo has a batting average of over .324 with 3 home runs and solid defense in the outfield, proving that acquiring the KBO superstar was a 'godsend' for the San Francisco Giants. Lee Jung-hoo is right in the middle of the National League MVP race early in the season, and the Giants are showing a strong start.'
The media's evaluation of Lee Jung-hoo's hitting was also impressive. They observed, 'Lee Jung-hoo doesn't hit for power often but is adept at elevating the ball and taking full advantage of a perfect home park environment to produce doubles. He is establishing himself as one of the league's best players.'
They added, 'San Francisco has acquired a player who has the potential to grow into a true superstar. 'The grandson of the wind' Lee Jung-hoo is receiving abundant love from San Francisco fans.'
Meanwhile, Yardbarker named Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) as the top hitter for the first month after the opening. He was followed by Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres), Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs), Pete Alonso (New York Mets), Kyle Tucker (Chicago Cubs), and Alex Bregman (Boston Red Sox) in that order.
With Lee Jung-hoo ranking 8th, Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) took the 9th spot, and Steven Kwan (Cleveland Guardians) secured the 10th.
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