Can Jung Hoo Lee get it going with the bat again?
Briefly

Jung Hoo Lee's performance for the San Francisco Giants has seen a major decline since May 1st, with a batting average of .205 and a below-average OBP and slugging percentage. Statcast metrics indicate poor bat speed and a contact profile that lacks substantial impact. His Hard Hit rate is concerningly low compared to league norms, despite decent contact rates. Lee has been facing a high percentage of pitches in the strike zone, which magnifies his underwhelming offensive results during this period, suggesting he may struggle to regain his prior form.
Since May 1st, Jung Hoo Lee's hitting stats have drastically declined, producing a .205 batting average and ranking as one of the worst hitters in baseball.
His Statcast page reveals low bat speed, placing him among struggling players and indicating his best days might be behind him.
Despite a decent contact rate, Lee's 29.9% Hard Hit rate since May 1st shows he's just above some lower-performing players, indicating limited offensive threat.
With nearly half of his pitches seen in the strike zone, Jung Hoo Lee's performance has been hindered by lack of significant offensive production.
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