San Francisco held a press conference for Lee Jung-hoo at Oracle Park, San Francisco’s home stadium, at 6 a.m. on the 16th (Korea Standard Time).
After the 2023 season, Lee challenged himself to the Major League through a posting system (closed competitive bidding). San Francisco Giants general manager Pete Putilla gave a standing ovation while watching Lee’s game during the 2023 season. Eventually, San Francisco and Lee agreed to a total of 113 million U.S. dollars for six years.
With this, Lee Jung-hoo broke the record for posting in Asian fielders. He beat Masataka Yoshida’s five-year posting of $90 million, Seiya Suzuki’s five-year posting of $85 million, and Kodai Senga’s five-year posting of $75 million. The contract is about three times larger than the posting amount of “Korean Monster” Ryu Hyun-jin’s six-year posting of $36 million, Kim Ha-sung’s four-year guarantee of $28 million, and 4+1 year 39 million.
After officially announcing Lee’s contract on Thursday, San Francisco held a joining ceremony on Tuesday. Lee appeared in a black suit and orange tie. The host introduced Lee Jung-hoo, followed by remarks by San Francisco President Farhan Zaidi. 메이저 토토사이트
Lee also introduced himself in English, saying, “Hello, Giants. My Name Is (my name is) Jeong Huri (Lee Jung-hoo).” Lee then wore a San Francisco uniform. Wearing a hat, he asked the reporters, “Handsome (handsome)?” Many people smiled at Lee’s joke.
Lee continued to make confident remarks when asked questions by reporters afterward. “I’m young. I don’t think my heyday is here yet. I think I can come here and improve myself,” Lee said, showing confidence in his success in the big league.
“I thought that if I make contact and put it in the ground somehow, anything will happen,” Lee said. “That’s why I think I struck out fewer times since I was young,” he said, showing off his sophisticated and confident performance. He was nervous and confident when he joined the Major League.
Lee Jung-hoo, who established his position in the KBO League by signing a $113 million contract, showed his unique confidence by jokingly being the “best hitter in the KBO League” at the joining ceremony in San Francisco. Lee Jung-hoo has already shown his presence in the Major League.
Porter Larson