Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee Dominates Again in Injury Comeback

SAN FRANCISCO — Jung Hoo Lee showed no signs of hesitation during his return to the field, delivering an explosive performance in the San Francisco Giants‘ game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Just 37 games into his Major League Baseball career, Lee made a striking comeback after suffering a significant shoulder injury last season.

With the Giants trailing by a run in the sixth inning, Lee smashed a laser into the gap and sprinted toward first base, helmet flying off as he raced to second. Despite some initial confusion from Mariners fielders, he was eventually held to a ground-rule double by third base coach Matt Williams.

“There’s no fear going back there,” Lee said, speaking through interpreter Justin Han. “The warning track is wide and we have padding. I’ll go [all-out] there at the moment.”

Fans have quickly embraced Lee, whose all-out style of play has made him a local favorite. In Saturday’s game, he showcased his speed and skill with two doubles, a single, a stolen base, and two runs. His dynamic performance contributed to the Giants’ sixth consecutive victory.

“It’s really fun hitting behind him,” said Matt Chapman, who also had two doubles in the game. “He gets on base a lot.” Chapman noted that Lee’s performance is particularly impressive considering he is still new to the big league environment.

Lee, batting .321 early in the season, has the potential to become a batting champion. The Giants have noticed his increased confidence in stealing bases, as he surpassed his previous year’s total with three stolen bases already in the 2025 season. The team has collectively stolen 11 bases with only one being caught.

“When we steal a base, we end up scoring runs,” said Giants manager Bob Melvin. “It seems like all of them have been really impactful.”

Lee’s ability to adapt and improve continues to impress the coaching staff. “It feels like he never missed a beat,” Melvin said. “Every game it seems like his timing is that much better. He’s pulling balls, hitting balls up the middle, hitting to the left-center-field gap, he’s always balanced. There’s a reason we got him and a reason he’s hitting in the three-hole.”

As the Giants prepare for the remainder of the season, Lee’s performance will be closely monitored as he aims to maintain his momentum and further solidify his role in the team.