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Lee Jung-hoo Ends Hitless Skid as Korean MLB Players Navigate Early-Season Challenges

Lee snaps a three-game slump with an RBI single, while Kim Hye-seong and Bae Ji-hwan make strides following recent call-ups.

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants takes a swing against the Minnesota Twins during a Major League Baseball regular-season game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 11, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Kim Hye-seong of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R) reacts next to Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo after being called out at second base following a video replay during a Major League Baseball regular-season game at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 11, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo broke a three-game hitless streak on May 11, going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run in a 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins.
  • Lee's season batting average now stands at .286 after a May slump that followed his standout .324/.369/.539 performance in April.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kim Hye-seong ended a two-game hitless streak with a single, raising his batting average to .318 across nine MLB games, though all his hits have been singles.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Bae Ji-hwan recorded two steals in two games since his recent call-up but remains hitless in five at-bats this season.
  • The performances of these South Korean players highlight both the challenges and contributions of international talent in Major League Baseball.