Lee Jung-hoo Shines with Two Home Runs Against Yankees
On April 14 (KST), San Francisco Giants’ rookie outfielder Lee Jung-hoo thrilled fans with back-to-back home runs against the New York Yankees, driving in four runs and leading his team to victory. His stellar performance marked a significant achievement in his debut Major League Baseball (MLB) season, earning praise from fans and media alike.
Impact on Netizen Awards Voting
As Lee continues to make headlines in the MLB, this momentum is spilling over into the April Netizen Awards. Currently ranking 7th in the Sports category with 293 votes (3.7%) as of 1 PM on April 14 (KST), Lee is gaining traction with fans. While he trails top vote-getters like basketball star Heo Woong and badminton ace An Se-young, his on-field heroics could spark a late comeback.
Ranking Highlights: Sports Category
- 1st: Heo Woong – 3,674 votes (46.4%)
- 2nd: An Se-young – 1,168 votes (14.8%)
- 3rd: Son Heung-min – 784 votes (9.9%)
- 4th: Lee Kang-in – 725 votes (9.2%)
- 5th: Kim Do-young – 583 votes (7.4%)
- 6th: Kim Yuna – 398 votes (5.0%)
- 7th: Lee Jung-hoo – 293 votes (3.7%)
- 8th: Yoon Ina – 142 votes (1.8%)
- 9th: Kim Yeon-koung – 93 votes (1.2%)
- 10th: Choi Jeong – 56 votes (0.7%)
Making a Name Beyond the Vote
Lee is gaining recognition not just as a candidate in an online poll but as a rising star bringing pride to Korean baseball on one of the world’s biggest stages. His explosive back-to-back home runs left a strong impression on local and international spectators. As voting winds down, fans are eager to see whether this “slugger with a punch” can hit a metaphorical home run in the final rankings too.
