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Jung Hoo Lee’s Knee-Trap Catch Goes Viral in Giants’ 7–1 Win

The catch underscored Lee’s full recovery from last year’s shoulder injury

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Jung makes the catch in the fourth inning.
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Overview

  • Lee tracked a Yandy Díaz fly ball to right-center, slid in a diving attempt and trapped the deflected ball between his knees to complete the out.
  • MLB’s official social media account posted the clip, which has gone viral and drawn praise from commentators calling it one of the season’s top defensive plays.
  • Giants manager Bob Melvin said he feared Lee had been hurt when he went down on the play but confirmed he suffered no new injuries and finished the game.
  • San Francisco’s 7–1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays saw Lee’s highlight catch become the focal point for fans and media coverage.
  • Lee, who signed a six-year, $113 million contract and missed most of 2024 with a shoulder dislocation, has emerged as a key offensive and defensive contributor in 2025.