What Jung Hoo Lee learned about himself in first full MLB season with Giants

After suffering a season-ending shoulder injury just 37 games into his debut MLB season last year, Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee experienced his first full big-league season in 2025 and has plenty to show for it.The South Korean star slashed .266/.327/.407 in 150 games this season, leading all Giants hitters in batting average, doubles (31) and triples (12; also ranked No. 3 in MLB). Those numbers were thanks largely in part to a red-hot start by Lee, when he hit .319/.375/.526 in his first 30 games.With the 2025 MLB season now behind him and the Giants falling just short of the playoffs at 81-81, the 27-year-old returned to South Korea and spoke to The Chosun Daily on Tuesday at Incheon Airport, where he reflected on the learning experiences of his turbulent campaign.“I’ve never experienced such extreme ups and downs in a season,” Lee told The Chosun Daily. “I felt emotions I’d never felt before in baseball. I started strong but couldn’t finish as well. However, since I achieved that strong start myself, maintaining that level throughout the year will be a new goal. Even during slumps, I didn’t...