Based in large part on their performance in the last two seasons—winning the World Series and the NLCS, respectively—the Philadelphia Phillies are a serious contender. But there’s always room for improvement on the roster, just like with any other competitor.
This involves taking into account a prospective free agent with an intriguing skill set who, in some ways, might be seen as flying under the radar. Specifically, KBO League outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, a South Korean.
Lee is anticipated to be posted by the Kiwoom Heroes in early December, according to MLB Network Insideron J Heyman. It’s interesting to note that his window will only last 30 days instead of 45 because KBO players are not bound by the same contract as NPB players.
In any case, a lot of teams—including the Phillies—are anticipated to find Lee to be an extremely alluring proposition. Being a left-handed hitter, he should help most outfielders, especially centre field.
Lee is anticipated to be posted by the Kiwoom Heroes in early December, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman. It’s interesting to note that his window will only last 30 days instead of 45 because KBO players are not bound by the same contract as NPB players.
In any case, a lot of teams—including the Phillies—are anticipated to find Lee to be an extremely alluring proposition. Being a left-handed hitter, he should help most outfielders, especially centre field.
Regarding this, the native of Japan is well known for his speed, which naturally helps him in the outfield but even more so when he is on base. He has five KBO League Golden Glove Awards to his name for his outstanding all-around defence.
Lee represented South Korea, the country of his father’s birth, internationally despite being born in Japan. During the 2023 World Baseball Classic, he played for Korea and finished with a slash line of.429/.500/.571 and an OPS of 1.071 in 14 at-bats.
According to Heyman’s New York Post column, major league teams could be interested in signing Lee on a two-thirds basis. He will therefore likely receive offers up to and possibly beyond five years and $50 million, which the Phillies can definitely match.
