Joon Lee Bio | Wiki
Joon Lee is a South Korean-born American journalist working for ESPN as a writer. Before joining ESPN in April 2019, he was working for Bleacher Report as a staff writer.
Joon Lee Age
He was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1995. Joon is 28 years old.
Joon Lee Height
He is a man of short stature. Joon’s height is 5 ft 5 in ( approx. 1.65m ).
Joon Lee Family
He is a native of Seoul, South Korea. However, Joon was raised in Brookline, Massachusetts after his parents migrated to the USA in 1995 when he was two months old. Furthermore, he was raised along with his younger sister Aryn who celebrates her birthday every May 31. Moreso, Joon is of Korean descent.
Joon Lee Wife
He is a well-renowned baseball writer for ESPN. However, Joon has been secretive about his current marital status. As a result, Joon has not disclosed whether he is single, dating, engaged, or even married.
Joon Lee Education
He graduated from Brookline High School in 2013 where he earned his high school diploma. Additionally, Joon later enrolled at Boston University in 2013 before transferring to Cornell University where he attained a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2017.
During his stint at Cornell University, he worked for WVBR Radio and the Cornell Daily Sun. Furthermore, at Boston University, Joon worked for the Daily Free Press.
Joon Lee ESPN
He works for ESPN as an MLB(Major League Baseball) staff writer. While working for ESPN, Joon is a regular host of Baseball Tonight Live(BBTN), the network’s streamed pregame show. Furthermore, he is also a contributor to MLB game telecasts on ESPN.
During his stint with ESPN, Joon has provided coverage for the experience of women in baseball, the unwritten rules of the game, and the rise of MLB’s Ivy League culture. Additionally, he was a regular contributor in the 2020 season during the coverage for KBO League coverage.
Before joining ESPN in 2019, he was working as a staff writer for Bleacher Report between January 2017 to March 2019. During his career as a journalist, his work on B/R has been featured in The Sunday Longform, recognized by the Best American Sports Writing series and the Associated Press Sports Editors.
Additionally, he was named by Folio Magazine as a Media Rising star in 2018. Moreso, Joon was also a finalist for Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sports Writing in 2021. His freelance work has also appeared in The Hardball Times, The Ringer, Boston.com, and SB Nation.
Some of Joon’s colleagues at ESPN include:
Tom Luginbill – college football analyst.
Greg McElroy – college football analyst.
Domonique Foxworth – commentator and writer of the Undefeated.
Anthony Becht – college football analyst.
Eric Mangini – television sports analyst.
Tedy Bruschi – analyst.
Joon Lee Bleacher Report
He was the staff writer for Bleacher Report between January 2017 to March 2019 in New York City before joining ESPN in April 2019. While working for the Bleacher Report, Joon reported on the Olympics, NFL, MLB, NBA, Sneakers, pop culture, and fashion.
Before joining the Bleacher Report, Joon was a sports intern with the Washington Post. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Sports Editor for the Cornell Daily Sun while schooling at Cornell University.
Furthermore, Joon has also been a contributor to Gammons Daily between June 2014 to October 2015 where he contributed to Gammons’ Daily, the national baseball website. Prior to joining Gammons Daily, Joon was a Radio Host Show for WVBR 93.5 FM.
Joon Lee Salary
He works for ESPN as a baseball writer. Joon’s salary is $97,600 annually.
Joon Lee Net Worth
He has been working as a sports writer for close to a decade. Therefore, it goes undebated that Joon has been able to accumulate a decent fortune over the years. Joon’s net worth is $800,000.
How Old Is Joon Lee
He is 28 years old. Joon was born in 1995 in Seoul, South Korea.
Is Joon Lee Married
No, however, Joon has not disclosed whether he is single, dating, or engaged.
Who Is Joon Lee
He is an American journalist who was born in South Korea working as a baseball writer for ESPN since April 2019. Prior to joining ESPN, Joon was working as a staff writer for Bleacher Report.