Обсуждение участника:'MLB Challenge' Lee Jung-hoo ranked No. 15 free agent by U.S. media "has great contact ability"

Kiwoom's Lee Jung-hoo bats as a pinch hitter with no outs in the bottom of the eighth inning during the 2023 KBO League game between the Samsung Lions and the Kiwoom Heroes at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, on Tuesday afternoon, and heads to first base after hitting a ground ball in front of the shortstop (out). On this day, Lee greeted the fans before playing in his last home game at the Gocheok Dome before heading to the Major League Baseball.

Lee Jung-hoo (25-Kiwoom Heroes), who is trying to enter the Major League Baseball (MLB), has been ranked 15th in free agency (FA).

On Oct. 3 (KST), US media outlet CBS Sports released a ranking of players who are eligible for free agency from No. 1 to No. 50.

Lee Jung-hoo was ranked 15th. That's a pretty high ranking. The San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Angels are among the teams that are likely to sign him.

"Lee was no longer able to showcase his skills to major league scouts after his season ended in July with a fractured ankle," the publication said, "but he is considered an above-average runner and defender and has shown considerable contact ability."

Since making his KBO debut in 2017, Lee has hit .340 with 65 home runs, 515 RBIs and an OPS of 0.898 in 884 career games.

From rookie of the year to batting champion for two consecutive years to the KBO's first-ever "rich man's MVP," Lee has become one of the league's leading hitters, and after the season ended, he announced his intention to challenge the MLB through the posting system.

While teams with weak outfield depth have expressed interest in signing Lee, The Athletic has projected a four-year, $56 million contract for Lee. This is more than the four-year, $28 million contract of Kim Ha-seong (San Diego Padres), 카지노사이트랭크 who previously made it to the MLB.

As CBS Sports notes, "MLB teams are always worried about whether KBO hitters can handle MLB pitchers' pitches. However, the recent success of Lee's former teammate Kim Ha-seong gives MLB clubs confidence," adding that Kim's success will have a positive impact on Lee's contract.

Meanwhile, the top free agent was Shohei Ohtani.

A two-hit sensation, Ohtani is still one of the most attractive commodities on the market, although his value was diminished this season when an elbow injury ended his pitching career early. Local reports have suggested that his price tag could reach as high as $600 million ($813.9 million).

"Ohtani will not pitch next year due to elbow surgery but will be in the lineup as a designated hitter on opening day," the outlet said, citing San Francisco, San Diego, and the Los Angeles Dodgers as potential suitors. 고스톱