US EditionGiants Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee Makes ‘Catch of the Decade’ by Grabbing the Ball Between His Legs
Jung Hoo Lee made a remarkable catch involving his glove, thigh, and calf during the Giants' 7-1 win over the Rays, drawing praise as the catch of the decade.
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee made a play Sunday at Oracle Park, pinning a ball between his knees after bouncing off his glove, thigh, and calf.
- During the top of the fourth inning, Tampa Bay's Yandy Díaz drove a ball into Triples Alley, prompting Lee to sprint left and slide to his knees.
- Jung Hoo Lee palm-swatted the ball onto his left thigh after attempting to catch it with his palm, then used his left calf and knees to secure the ball between his legs, as Lee explained.
- Giants manager Bob Melvin said he feared Lee might have injured his ankle after the play.
- The 26-year-old South Korean has played regularly after a rookie year shortened to 26 games due to injury, hitting.260 with six homers and 46 RBI this season.
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San Francisco Giants Player Jung Hoo Lee Catches Ball Between His Legs
"It was a funny catch, for sure," Lee said after San Francisco's 7-1 win over Tampa BayGordon Donovan/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Jung Hoo Lee on Aug. 3, 2025 in New YorkNEED TO KNOWSan Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee made an impressive catch during his team's win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 17Lee caught the ball between his knees to secure an out in their 7-1 win over Tampa BayAfter the game, Lee told reporters that his stunning play wa…
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee makes ‘catch of the decade’ by grabbing the ball between his legs
San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee made an unbelievable catch during Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays – with more than a little help from his calves and his knees.
Giants' Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee Makes Mind-Boggling Catch Between His Knees
Forget the catch of the year, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee may have pulled off the catch of the century during his team's 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.The outrageous catch came in the top of the fourth inning when Tampa Bay first baseman Yandy Diaz sent the baseball to the warning track into Triples Alley. Lee got a great jump on the ball, and while it looked like he was going to make a relatively routine catch, the …
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