Jung Hoo Lee’s incredible hitting streak ended Friday at 18 games, but the Giants outfielder remains potent at the plate.Lee currently boasts MLB’s second-best batting average at .331 and is hitting .500 since returning from a back injury on May 29 — a red-hot tear for the South Korean star after a slow start to the 2026 MLB season.So, what’s Lee’s secret? Superstitious minds might look to his new on-deck routine, pointed out by ESPN KBO League insider Daniel Kim, which apparently is popular overseas. Noticed that Jung-hoo Lee has picked up latest #KBO on-deck routine while on current hot hitting streak. It hasn’t been scientifically proven, but a number of players believe that this helps w/ picking up pitches. #MLB #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/w4TW6DF9tO — Daniel Kim (@DanielKimW) June 15, 2026 We’ll be waiting on that scientific data proving this is, in fact, helping Lee see the ball better.But in the meantime, Giants fans certainly hopes he keeps on hitting like it is.Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast