Jung-hoo Lee (24) has hit 150 hits for six consecutive years.
Kiwoom Heroes Jeong-hoo Lee set a record of 150 hits for six consecutive years in a match against the Lotte Giants in the 2022 regular season held at the Gocheok Sky Dome on the 30th.
Lee Jung-hoo played as a substitute instead of a starter that day. He started the game on the bench under the diagnosis that he was sluggish in 12 at-bats, 1 hit and 2 strikeouts against Lotte starting pitcher Charlie Barnes, and that even his batting balance could be shaken.
After Lee Jung-hoo scored 150 hits for six consecutive years, he received a congratulatory bouquet from manager Hong Won-ki. Photo = Reporter Kim Jae-hyun
However, the timing of Lee Jung-hoo’s input was early. Kiwoom, who had a chance to run two runs in the fifth inning, threw in Lee Jung-hoo as a substitute. And he hit it.
Lee Jung-hoo made a two-run time hit with a 150km fastball from Lotte rookie Lee Min-seok. It was a decisive shot that made the game 6-1.
With this, Jung-hoo Lee recorded 150 hits for six consecutive years. He set the fourth record in history after Park Yong-taek, Choi Hyeong-woo, and Son Asop.
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