Seung-Hwa Lee
| AB | 84 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .226 |
| OBP | .286 |
| SLG | .357 |
| HR | 2 |
- Full name Seung-Hwa Lee
- Born 05/04/1982 in Busan, South Korea
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: L / Throws: R
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Lee struggled in 2001, his first year in the United States. The Korean had difficulty dealing with a back problem that limited his development and adjusting to a new culture, which created some concerns for the Phillies. The 2002 season proved to be a different story. Lee made the necessary adjustments–though at 23 he was old for the league. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Lee has excellent command of both sides of the plate with his 92-94 mph fastball and frustrates hitters with his backdoor slider. He threw strikes consistently, earning him two promotions during the summer. "Last year he didn't understand how to react to our culture and to an injury," Manto said. "This year he became more comfortable and by the end of the season he was one of clowns in our clubhouse. His comfort level really allowed him to become a better player this season."
