Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind

May 07, 2025

Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind



Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind
"Wind, Meet Windy."

The nickname of Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco) is 'grandchild of the wind'. "Windy Citiy" means Chicago.

The U.S. media described Lee Jung-hoo, who wielded a fire bat at Wrigley Field in Chicago, as 'Wind, Meet Windy'.




Lee Jung-hoo started as the third batter and center fielder at the 2025 Major League Chicago Cubs held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois on the 7th (Korea time). Lee Jung-hoo hit three hits, three RBIs and two runs in six at-bats, including a two-run home run. San Francisco won 14-5 after a bloody battle in the 11th inning with Lee Jung-hoo in the lead.

NBC Sports in the U.S. shed light on Lee Jung-hoo's performance, saying, `The grandson of the wind met the wind.'

NBC Sports says 'Lee Jung-hoo definitely likes the big stage. Lee Jung-hoo hit three home runs in an away game at Yankee Stadium last month. This time, Wrigley Field was added to the list. This is the first home run since the multi-homer game held at Yankee Stadium on April 14th.




The media pointed out that Lee Jung-hoo's slugging power has increased significantly compared to last season.

NBC Sports said `Lee Jung-hoo had two home runs and a slugging percentage of 0.331 in 37 games in his Major League debut season. This year, he has played 36 games and currently has four home runs and a slugging percentage of 0.507'

Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Jung Hoo Lee #51 and Kyle Harrison #45 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after defeating the Cubs 14-5 at Wrigley Field on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind
San Francisco Giants' Jung Hoo Lee (51) points up as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Son of the Wind, media, praise Lee Jung-hoo for bombing Chicago, the city of the wind
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates his two-run home run off Colin Rea #53 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) with Willy Adames #2 during the third inning at Wrigley Field on May 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Lee Jung-hoo played his third three-hit game this season. The multi-hitters are also in the 10th inning. He has a batting average of 0.312 and an on-base plus slugging percentage of 0.871.

Lee Jung-hoo hit a home run in his second at-bat in the third inning.

After one out, Willy Adames hit a heavy hit. Lee Jung-hoo preempted the advantageous count of two balls and one strike. He aimed for four pitches by Cubs starter Colin Ray. I didn't miss the 93-mile four-seam fastball in the middle.

Lee Jung-hoo's ball, which appeared at a launch angle of 24 degrees, a batting speed of 105.4 miles (169.6 kilometers), and a driving distance of 385 feet, crossed the wall in the middle of the right.

Lee Jung-hoo exploded a timely hit in the top of the 11th inning with no outs and the bases loaded. Lee Jung-hoo later scored on Wilmo Flores' left-handed hit.

San Francisco remained third in the NL West with a 23-14 record. The game is 1.5 games away from the first-place LA Dodgers.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.