The evaluation is over. Now we just have to wait for the bid. While the competitive bid is certain, will the size of the contract of "ideus" exceed. Lee Jung-hoo's 25 time is starting.
This year's Major League Free Agent FA market is sure to be full of stories related to Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani's destination, which achieved MVP-level performance with perfect pitching and hitting, is the biggest concern. The hegemony over Ohtani's destination will dominate this winter, with a $500 million contract expected.

After the destination of the biggest fish Ohtani has been decided, the destinations of other players are likely to be decided. Especially in this year's FA market, batter, of which outfielder resource is famine. Cody Bellinger 28, a former MVP who completely revived at the Chicago Cubs this year after leaving behind the sluggish times at the Los Angeles Dodgers, is the biggest outfielder. The next player whose name is mentioned is South Korea's Lee Jung-hoo.

Lee Jung-hoo ranked 14th in the FA rankings selected by MLB on the 31st of last month Korea time. Of the outfield resources in this ranking, only Bellinger 4th and Jorge Soler 11th are in front of Lee Jung-hoo. Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who hit 24 home runs this year, ranks 15th, lower than Lee Jung-hoo.

However, Lee Jung-hoo can be evaluated after Bellinger as a pure outfielder. Solaire can be effectively classified as a designated hitter. Of the 134 games this year, he played only 241 ⅔ innings in 32 games 31 starts as an outfielder. He played 102 games as the designated hitter. He was like an outfielder. The age of 31, born in 1992, is also the reason for the undervaluation.

On the other hand, Lee Jung-hoo is younger than Soler and can play all outfield positions including center fielder. The main force is also above average. There are many areas that can contribute in many ways in terms of hitting productivity. MLB explained, "Lee Jung-hoo, the 2022 KBO MVP who finished the season early due to ankle surgery, is considered a center fielder with an above-average defense with a .340/.407/.491 slash line batting/on-base/batting in seven seasons in Korea."

MLB also introduced nine attractive FA players on the 8th and included Lee Jung-hoo in the list. The media said, "It is not always easy to predict how star players who have played in the Korean KBO League will perform in the Major League. However, in the case of Lee Jung-hoo, we can predict how much performance he will achieve relatively smoothly,' he said, predicting that Lee Jung-hoo will make a soft landing in the Major League.

"I played in only 86 games after suffering an ankle injury in July, but it was not much different from 2022 when I won the MVP," he said. "Lee Jung-hoo, a batter with excellent contact skills, debuted in the KBO League at the age of 18 when he just graduated from high school, 11 years younger than the average age of the KBO League, and recorded a career slash line of .340/.407/.491."

In the midst of this, a competitive bid is certain. The San Francisco Giants are called the team at the forefront of Lee Jung-hoo's recruitment. He constantly observed Lee Jung-hoo, and this year, high-ranking officials of the club visited Korea to see Lee Jung-hoo. In addition, general manager Pete Putilla visited Lee Jung-hoo's farewell match at Kiwoom Home. Since reinforcing the center fielder position is San Francisco's goal this year, he is thinking of Bellinger as the top priority and Lee Jung-hoo as the next best option.

Regarding San Francisco's offseason reinforcement plan, "NBC Sports Bay Area," a local media outlet in San Francisco, said, "There are still many ways for San Francisco to improve its roster even if it misses both Otani and Yamamoto." Bellinger, who was the target of recruitment a year ago, is a suitable player for San Francisco, which aims to become a center fielder for the second consecutive year," he said, referring to Lee Jung-hoo as the next best option for center field.

The media said, "High-ranking San Francisco officials visited Korea this summer to see Lee Jung-hoo. General manager Pete Putilla returned to Korea to watch the final game with Lee Jung-hoo's Kiwoom Heroes. San Francisco spent months investigating Yamamoto and Lee Jung-hoo,' he said.

Lee Jung-hoo is a center fielder with a defense that best fits the San Francisco team's philosophy at bat. While he walked 49 this year, he struck out only 23 times. The scout, who has observed Lee Jung-hoo for a long time, praised his contact ability to hit the ball and his ability to see the ball, saying, "The harmony between hands and eyes is the best among KBO players I have ever seen."

The media continued, "Lee Jung-hoo, a gap-to-gap heater, hit 23 home runs in 2022, but this year, he only hit six home runs in 86 games due to an ankle injury. However, those who are accustomed to his baseball have faith that more power will come out," he said, expecting that he can also show long-distance power.

San Francisco's interest and evaluation are the same for other clubs. MLB Tray Loomers MLBTR also expected Lee Jung-hoo's contract to be five years and $50 million, but the size of the contract could be higher if competition arises during the bidding process. Brian Cashman, general manager of the New York Yankees, explained the plan to reinforce the outfield at a recent general manager's meeting, saying, "Our team needs two outfielders." New Jersey local media 'NJ.com ' explained Lee Jung-hoo as a potential outfield reinforcement candidate and introduced, "The 25-year-old Lee Jung-hoo gained a reputation as an elite contact hitter during the seven seasons he played in Korea." It is expected that Lee Jung-hoo should be competitive in the American League East, which has entered the "Infinite Competition" system, as his position is not clear except for "Home Run King" Aaron Judge.

Mass Live, a leading Boston media outlet, also quoted an article from "MLBTR" and said, "We have listed Jordan Montgomery, right-hander Sonny Gray, left-handed outfielder Lee Jung-soo, and center-line infielder Ahmed Rosario as FA players that Boston could potentially recruit." 먹튀검증

Boston was also the star of last year's surprise bid. Japanese outfielder Yoshida Masataka has signed a five-year, $90 million deal. At the time of the contract, the prevailing assessment was that he overpaid Yoshida, who had contact technology but predicted that he would lack power. However, Yoshida made a soft landing this year with a batting average of 289 hits, 155 hits, 15 home runs, 72 RBIs, and OPS.783 in 140 games. have cleared away one's concerns. Yoshida was Lee Jung-hoo's idol and strengthened his friendship by exchanging bats during this year's World Baseball Classic WBC tournament.

Citing Yoshida's case, MLBTR said ``Lee Jung-hoo is unlikely to be fixed in the center field due to the strain on the bat. Although he has excellent pure contact skills, there are concerns that he will not have the power he needs to play in the corner outfield every day, he said. "Of course, when Yoshida crossed over from Japanese professional baseball a year ago, some clubs expressed similar concerns." However, Boston had faith enough to guarantee Yoshida five years and $90 million, suggesting that the clubs' predictions for players coming from other leagues vary. These players' contracts are notoriously difficult to predict,' he explained. If there is competition and another certainty, the size of the contract could be higher.

The size of the contract is a sign of opportunity and a time for the club to persevere and wait. The same goes for Lee Jung-hoo. When Kim Ha-sung signed with the San Diego Padres, he received a considerable average salary of $28 million and $7 million with a four-year guarantee. Kim Ha-sung received the opportunity in proportion to his salary and the club waited. In the end, he has grown enough to be named the Gold Glove winner in the National League utility category in his third season this year.

The same goes for Lee Jung-hoo. It is expected that Lee Jung-hoo will participate in the recruitment competition regardless of small market and big market clubs. If a competitive bid is made, it may be possible to make a super-large contract that exceeds Yoshida's contract size. The $100 million 'jackpot' will be like a red carpet soon. Meanwhile, Lee Jung-hoo's posting schedule is expected to begin after the KBO League Korean Series is all over.