Lee Jung-hoo, a major leaguer who was waiting eight hours, signed the plane even at the moment when the plane was about to be signed, and left

Jan 13, 2025

San Francisco Giants Lee Jung-hoo left for the United States through Incheon International Airport on the 13th. Lee Jung-hoo is signing autographs for his fans. Incheon Airport = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com

A fan who had been waiting at the airport for eight hours to get Lee Jung-hoo's autograph playing for San Francisco in the U.S. Major League Baseball watched the interview with a mournful look.

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants left for the United States via Incheon International Airport on the 13th.

Lee Jung-hoo, who made his professional debut in the Heroes' uniform in 2017, entered the big leagues by signing a six-year, $113 million (about 166.7 billion won) all-time Korean posting contract with the San Francisco Giants in the Major League through posting after the 2023 season.

After adjusting to the Major League through spring camp and exhibition games, Lee Jung-hoo made his dream debut by taking the leadoff and center field of the San Francisco Giants. Everyone was looking forward to Lee Jung-hoo's full-time debut season, but the injury held him back.

Lee Jung-hoo, who ran to catch a home run ball in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on May 13 last year and collided with the fence, grabbed his left shoulder and collapsed.

A thorough examination revealed structural damage to the shoulder. In the end, Lee Jung-hoo, who was on the operating table, ended the season early. In his debut season, Lee Jung-hoo played in 37 games and recorded a batting average of 38 hits, two homers, eight RBIs, and two steals in .262 145 at-bats.

The San Francisco team even dispatched trainers to Korea for Lee Jung-hoo to focus on rehabilitation.

Lee Jung-hoo signed autographs to fans and left even when the flight time was imminent

Upon arriving at the airport, Lee Jung-hoo waved to the reporters with a bright expression. As soon as Lee Jung-hoo, who had completed the departure process, was about to leave after an interview with the reporters, fans who were eagerly waiting for him in line shouted Lee Jung-hoo and asked for an autograph.

Lee arrived at the airport later than expected due to traffic jams. As soon as the plane was about to arrive, CEO Lee Ye-rang showed his sense so that Lee could sign autographs to as many fans as possible.

One fan, who received autographs from Lee Jung-hoo's uniform to San Francisco's uniform during the Kiwoom period, cheered and rejoiced.

Lee Jung-hoo, who unfortunately ended the season early due to an injury last season, asked reporters about his physical condition, saying, `It's perfect. I want to go to the U.S. quickly and do outdoor training," he said, expressing confidence.