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Jung Hoo Lee Sparkles Since IL Return, Carrying Long Active Hitting Streak
Since returning from a brief stint on the injured list with a back strain on May 29, Jung Hoo Lee has been absolutely on fire. The everyday right fielder has secured his spot as the primary outfielder, especially crucial with teammates Harrison Bader and Heliot Ramos currently sidelined. Over his last 14 days, Lee is batting an incredible .625 with 15 hits in 24 at-bats, building an active 11-game hitting streak to provide a major spark for a fourth-place Giants squad currently sitting at 24-38 in the NL West.
While Lee's .625 batting average over his last six games is unsustainable, his overall season performance of .310 through 54 games proves his elite contact profile is the real deal. He recently went 44 consecutive plate appearances without a single strikeout. Our models project him to settle in around a .263 average with eight home runs and seven stolen bases for the season, meaning his power and speed remain modest but his elite contact approach makes him a high-floor asset.
Looking at the remainder of this week, the Giants conclude a series in Milwaukee before heading to Chicago. Lee faces a tough matchup tonight against Milwaukee's Coleman Crow, who carries a stingy 3.14 ERA, followed by Chicago's Ben Brown and his elite 1.92 ERA on Friday. However, the weekend gets friendlier with Edward Cabrera (4.00 ERA) and Jameson Taillon (5.13 ERA) on the mound. Given his historic contact rate and active hit streak, he is an absolute must-start. Verdict: Start.
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