Jung Hoo Lee's impressive performance with the San Francisco Giants is attributed not to improved mechanics or statistics, but to the comfort he has developed with his teammates and new environment. He has adjusted to the major league lifestyle while maintaining his contact-oriented hitting style. Despite challenges in his rookie season due to injury and cultural transitions, his comfort level has made a significant impact on his game, reflected in his strong batting average and leading doubles count. Lee's journey highlights the importance of acclimatization for players moving from different leagues and cultures.
Visually, his mechanics are the same as when he arrived from Korea. Statistically, his identity as a ball player remains the same: a low-walk, low-strikeout, contact-oriented hitter with elite bat-to-ball skills.
If I ever had to go to Japan or go play winter ball you realize what they have to go through, said manager Bob Melvin. Teams do the best they can to get guys to acclimate, but easier said than done.
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