
Lee is affectionately known as Grandson of the Wind, a reference to his father Lee Jong-beom, a Kia Tigers legend nicknamed Son of the Wind for his base-running speed. No player has recorded more hits than Lee over the six seasons since he entered the league, at 1,076, and he is also first in doubles over the same period, at 221, third in total bases, at 1,556, and in runs, at 531. Lee, the 2017 KBO Rookie of the Year, is a prolific hitter with a KBO-leading career. He is the captain of the squad and has long been considered a future big league prospect. 319 with six home runs, 45 RBIs and 50 runs scored this season. Rehabilitation is expected to take about three months." Lee is the reigning KBO MVP and is a key part of the Kiwoom lineup, batting. "He was diagnosed with damage to his left ankle and will have to undergo surgery.

"Lee received a detailed checkup including an MRI and an X-ray at two hospitals today," the Heroes said in a statement on Monday.
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Lee Jung-hoo Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Lee Jung-hoo is expected to miss the remainder of the KBO season after injuring his left ankle during a game against the Lotte Giants on Saturday.
