San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung-hoo (27) is rebounding in June after struggling in May. Manager Bob Melvin is also viewing Lee's ability to overcome weaknesses positively.

On the 7th (Korea time), Lee Jung-hoo started as the second batter and center fielder in a home game against the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, achieving 3 at-bats with 1 hit, 1 run, and 2 walks for 3 times on base.

Since the game against the San Diego Padres on the 5th, Lee Jung-hoo has recorded hits in 3 consecutive games, raising his season batting average from .276 to .277 (67 hits in 242 at-bats). His OPS also increased from .765 to .769.

Lee Jung-hoo connected with a 96 mph (154.5 km/h) cutter that was centered in the first pitch from right-handed starter Spencer Schwellbach of Atlanta, turning it into a line drive hit in front of the right fielder. He also drew walks in the 2nd and 7th innings, achieving 3 times on base.

In April, Lee had a remarkable performance in the opening month with a batting average of .324 (33 hits in 102 at-bats), 3 home runs, and 16 RBIs, along with an on-base percentage of .369, slugging percentage of .539, and OPS of .908. However, in May, over 27 games, he struggled with a batting average of .231 (25 hits in 108 at-bats), 3 home runs, and 13 RBIs, with an on-base percentage of .270, slugging percentage of .343, and OPS of .613. The 9 doubles he hit in April dropped to just 3, and his walks halved from 8 to 4.

However, in June, over 6 games, he is rebounding with a batting average of .278 (5 hits in 18 at-bats), 1 RBI, an on-base percentage of .391, a slugging percentage of .444, and an OPS of .835. Although he hasn't hit a home run, he has 3 doubles, and has obtained 4 walks, the same as in May.

Lee Jung-hoo's rebound is positive, as it is the result of adjustments and responses to the analyses and counters from opposing teams. From the end of April, teams facing Lee focused on outside pitches, and while he initially struggled, he seems to have found solutions.

After the game on the 7th, Manager Melvin was also asked by reporters about this. According to 'NBC Sports Bay Area,' during the post-game interview, a reporter asked, "There are many outside pitches coming against Lee Jung-hoo. It seems that the league is analyzing him, and if opponents continue to pitch outside, what adjustments should Lee make?"

In response, Manager Melvin said, "He shouldn't chase after outside pitches. In fact, there have been several bad calls along the way, and that can lead to losing the strike zone. Today, Lee went 1-for-3 with 2 walks. He has been hitting a few in the last couple of games as well. He is making quite a good adjustment."

Manager Melvin pointed out several unfortunate ball calls by the umpires that coincided with the opposing team's persistent focus on outside pitches directed at Lee Jung-hoo. Although his plate discipline could have been shaken, Lee is not just a flash in the pan. He is rebounding in June, and Manager Melvin is viewing this process positively.

In the game on the 7th, he did not easily chase after outside pitches. In the 2nd inning, during a walk, he missed a low splitter on the third pitch but selected a similar splitter on the next pitch. Then, in a full count, he showed his discipline by not swinging at a sixth splitter on the outside and walked. The NBC Sports Bay Area commentators also praised him, saying, "While Lee Jung-hoo didn’t perform well in May, he has definitely come alive in the last few games. His swing has returned."

Riding the momentum, Lee Jung-hoo will challenge for hits in 4 consecutive games against Atlanta on the 8th. The Atlanta starter is right-hander Bryce Elder, who has recorded 2 wins and 3 losses with an earned run average of 4.56 over 9 games (49⅓ innings) this season.

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