MLB . com «Lee Jeong-hoo, Top 13 in Free Agency... Peddie is also a Player to Watch in the Big League Next Year»

Lee Jeong-hoo, the best active hitter in the KBO League, aims to advance to the big league through posting.

Peddie, the best pitcher in the KBO League in 2023, is likely to return to the big league.

MLB selected Lee Jeong-hoo (25, Kiwoom Heroes) and Eric Peddy (30, NC Dinos) as ‘players who will soon be seen in the American professional baseball major league.’

Lee Jung-hoo was ranked 13th among the top 25 free agents (FA) in the 2023-2024 offseason selected by MLB . com.

On the 3rd (Korean time), MLB introduced eight players who spent the 2023 season in the Korean KBO League and Japanese Professional Baseball as ’players who can enter the big leagues.’

Among KBO league players, native outfielder Lee Jeong-hoo and foreign pitcher Peddy were highlighted. 파워볼사이트 추천

MLB said, «Lee Jung-hoo could be an interesting option for major league teams in this Stove League.

«The fact that there are relatively few high-level hitters in this free agent (FA) market is increasing the interest in Lee Jeong-hoo,» he said.

«However, during this season, Lee Jeong-hoo underwent ankle surgery (surgery to suture the extensor zone, which is the membrane that surrounds the tendon of the left ankle), so his physical health has increased.»

«Some people believe that the timing of posting (private competitive bidding) is not appropriate,» he said.

Lee Jeong-hoo is the best active hitter in the KBO League.

He started his professional career in 2017 and appeared in 884 games until this year, recording a batting average of 0.340, 65 home runs, 515 RBI, 69 stolen bases, and OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.898.

He boasts the highest batting average among players with more than 3,000 plate appearances in the KBO League.

He only played in 86 games this season due to an ankle injury.

His 2023 performance is a batting average of 0.318, 6 home runs, and 45 RBI.

However, the major league club remembers Lee Jeong-hoo’s appearance before his injury.

Recently, Lee Jeong-hoo fully recovered from his injury.

MLB selected Ender Inciarte, who won the Gold Glove for three consecutive seasons with the Atlanta Braves from 2016 to 2018, as Lee Jung-hoo’s lookalike, saying, «Lee Jung-hoo is also called ’the grandson of the wind.’

His father (LG Twins coach Jong-beom Lee) «Because his nickname is ‘Son of the Wind,’» he also introduced it.

Inciarte appeared in 868 games in the big leagues, recording a batting average of 0.280, 42 home runs, 263 RBI, and an OPS of 0.715.

MLB said, «As the KBO League is still in the postseason, Lee Jung-hoo is expected to go through the posting process in two weeks,» and added, «The St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants are looking for talented outfielders in this Stove League.»

«He also pointed out clubs that would be interested in Lee Jung-hoo.

On this day, MLB also selected the top 25 off-season free agents, and Lee Jung-hoo was ranked 13th.

MLB said, Lee Jung-hoo is the best player in the 2022 KBO League.»

He had a batting average of 0.429 in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.»

Peddie, who dominated the KBO League mound this year, is also likely to return to the big leagues next year.

MLB said, «Meryl Kelly, who grew up in the KBO League, played a key role in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ National League championship this year,» and «Major League officials predict that Peddie will also return to the big league and enter the starting lineup.»

Peddie debuted in the big league in 2017 and pitched 454⅓ innings in 102 major league games (88 as a starter), recording 21 wins, 33 losses, and an average ERA of 5.41.

He was a five-starter on the 2019 team that helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series.

Erick Fedde, who also played as Washington’s fifth starter in 2022, faltered with 6 wins, 13 losses and an ERA of 5.81, and spent the 2023 season in the KBO League.

This year, Peddie recorded 20 wins, 6 losses, an ERA of 2.00, and 209 strikeouts, winning the triple crown for most wins, ERA, and strikeouts.

Several major league clubs paid attention to Peddie’s rebound and placed Peddie’s name on their recruiting list for the 2024 season.