I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do

Sep 27, 2025

I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
San Francisco center fielder Lee Jung-hoo made a ridiculous error throwing the ball into the stands after catching a fly ball with one out and one out in the top of the eighth inning against Colorado on the 27th. Lee Jung-hoo's facial expression hardened after realizing his mistake after seeing his colleagues' signs. MLB broadcast screen capture



The $113 million (about KRW 159.3 billion) player produced an absurd scene in which he misunderstood the basic outcount. It is a silly play that greatly reduces the credibility of oneself.

San Francisco Giants' main center fielder Lee Jung-hoo flew well at the plate. In 18 days, he made his 12th triple of the season, tying the record of the most triples in a single season (12) by Ichiro Suzuki.

I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
However, despite his outstanding performance at the plate, Lee Jung-hoo made an absurd defensive mistake and smeared it on his face. It was fortunate that the team didn't lose.




In particular, he is already receiving almost 'failure points' in defense this season, and this time he made a ridiculous mistake that even high school students will not do well. Even San Francisco coach Bob Melvin could not hide his disappointment, saying, `It was an uncharacteristic play.'

Lee Jung-hoo started as the seventh center fielder in a home game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California on the morning of the 27th (Korea time). Lee Jung-hoo, who came out of the previous day's rest day, showed quite good batting condition on the day. He recorded three hits and one run from four times at bat, raising his batting average for the season from 0.260 to 0.264 (146 hits in 553 times at bat). It is the first time in 18 days that Lee Jung-hoo played '3 hit game' since the Arizona Diamondbacks match on the 9th.

I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
Above all, Lee Jung-hoo set a valuable record on this day. He hit his 12th triple of the season in his first at-bat after one out in the bottom of the second inning. As a result, Lee Jung-hoo will match the record of the most triple hits in a season for Asian players achieved by Ichiro, a member of the Seattle Mariners, in 2005. For the first time in 20 years, an Asian batter similar to Ichiro has appeared in the Major League.




If Lee Jung-hoo adds one triple in the remaining two games of this season, he may surpass 'Hall of Fame inductee'Ichiro. In terms of hitting, Lee Jung-hoo showed an outstanding performance that was impeccable.

However, such outstanding performances were all tarnished by Lee Jung-hoo's ridiculous mistake during the defensive inning at the end of the game.

This is because it was a mistake that should not come out the most.




I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
In his first at-bat in the bottom of the second inning, Lee Jung-hoo pulled the sinker in the eighth pitch after a full count match with opposing starter Marquez and hit a big hit directly into the fence over the right field height. Lee Jung-hoo came in comfortably to third base with a clean base run. It was the moment when he rose to the same level as Ichiro.

Lee Jung-hoo, who only hit a fly ball to left field with two outs and a runner on first base in the bottom of the third inning, came out as the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning and pulled the changed pitcher right-hander Jaden Hill's 84.6-mile changeup to make it a right-handed hit. In the bottom of the seventh inning, with two outs and a runner on first base, he hit a heavy hit against Juan Mejia, a right-handed pitcher who was also changed. It was the moment when he recorded the most hits in the team with three hits in four at-bats.

However, Lee Jung-hoo made a ridiculous play in the defensive innings that followed immediately as if he were intoxicated by such performance at the plate.

San Francisco defensive innings in the top of the eighth inning. It was a situation with one out and one on the first base. Colorado's No. 2 hitter Hunter Goodman's hit flew toward center fielder Lee Jung-hoo. It was a slightly deep hit, but Lee Jung-hoo already settled down and waited and caught it without difficulty to make the second out.

I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
San Francisco center fielder Lee Jung-hoo is making a ridiculous error of throwing the ball to the stands after catching a fly ball with one out and one out in the top of the eighth inning against Colorado on the 27th. MLB Broadcast Screen Capture
However, there was a scene that I couldn't believe even after seeing it. As it was, Lee Jung-hoo should send the ball to the infield and continue to develop the next play. In addition, the Colorado runner remained firmly at first base.

However, Lee Jung-hoo suddenly turned back and threw the ball into the stands. The local commentators broadcasting the game seemed absurd, saying, "Lee Jung-hoo throws the ball into the stands." What this means is that the Colorado first base runner is going to third base" he explained.

I can't believe 159.3 billion players made such a mistake… Lee Jung-hoo's credibility plummeted due to the mistake of outcounting, which even high school students do not do
San Francisco center fielder Lee Jung-hoo made a ridiculous error throwing the ball to the stands after catching a fly ball with one out and one out in the top of the eighth inning against Colorado on the 27th. Lee Jung-hoo confirmed that he was in a '2out' state when he tried to enter the dugout. MLB broadcast screen capture
Lee Jung-hoo threw the ball and tried to run to the dugout, but only realized his mistake after receiving signatures from his fellow defenders. The infield defensive teammates spread their two fingers and signaled '2out situation'. Lee Jung-hoo's expression hardened at first glance. But it was already spilled water. It was the worst 'bonhead play (a stupid mistake)' that was not well seen even in amateur high school baseball.

Lee Jung-hoo's mistake did not lead to San Francisco's loss. Blaine Cream, who came out to bat with two outs and a third base, struck out. If a timely hit had been made, the criticism of Lee Jung-hoo would have been even greater. San Francisco won 6-3, overcoming the crisis Lee Jung-hoo made.

Nevertheless, Lee Jung-hoo's main head play is likely to be talked about for a while. Lee Jung-hoo's mistake was posted as the main scene of the day on the official major league broadcasting page. Doubts about Lee Jung-hoo's defensive capabilities are likely to grow.



Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.