Giants Sign Jung Hoo Lee to $113M, 6-Year Deal
Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has agreed to a six-year, $113 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, making it the largest deal ever for an Asian-born hitter in Major League Baseball. The signing is seen as crucial for the Giants, who have struggled with free agent acquisitions in recent years. Lee, a star in the Korean Baseball Organization, has consistently batted over .300 and brings elite contact ability to the majors. While some evaluators believe he has the speed to play center field, others project him as a right fielder. The Giants view Lee as a potential All-Star-caliber player who can contribute at the top of the order.