Cultural acceptance has Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee playing at star level: ‘Express myself’
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has emerged as a top performer in Major League Baseball, posting a .410 batting average over his past 16 games while crediting improved cultural acceptance for his on-field success. Manager Tony Vitello has fostered an inclusive clubhouse environment, embracing Korean customs like bowing to help Lee feel more comfortable. Lee attributes his ability to express himself both culturally and athletically to supportive relationships with teammates and coaching staff.
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MLB Cultural acceptance has Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee playing at star level: ‘Express myself’ By Evan Webeck Published April 29, 2026, 12:24 p.m. ET SAN FRANCISCO — In Korean culture, a bow is more than a greeting. It’s a sign of respect. Jung Hoo Lee has earned plenty lately. Now in his third season with the Giants, the Korean star seems to be feeling right at home, maybe more than ever over the past few weeks. 3 In his past 16 games, San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee is batting .410 (25-for-61). Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Nobody in baseball has more hits dating back to April 10. In those 16 games, Lee is batting .410 (25-for-61), three times as likely to produce a multi-hit performance than to be shut out of the box score.
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