Won Tae-in's opponent, '90% dignity of Tongsan slugging percentage'... "I added a new type of game."" LG's winning catcher is confident that he can "do whatever you want."

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Park Dong-won (36), the homeowner of the LG Twins, showed a relaxed appearance despite the news of the upgrade of national team ace Won Tae-in (26, Samsung Lions).

Park Dong-won said through the club at the 2026 LG Spring Camp in Scottsdale, Arizona on the 10th (Korea Standard Time). There are many things to learn from training with other players in the national team. I think I can be stronger by looking at the players' mindset and preparation process. It's a good opportunity," he said.

On the 6th, Ryu Ji-hyun, head coach of the Korean baseball team, and Cho Gye-hyun, chairman of the KBO's power reinforcement committee, confirmed Park Dong-won's joining the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). It is the second official international competition since the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier 12.

Currently training in the U.S., he will go directly to Okinawa, Japan, to join the national team during the Lunar New Year holiday. In response, Park Dong-won said, "I hope our players keep their routines and work out steadily until the end, even if it's hard for them. I hope you take good care of your condition and finish well," he said, asking his LG teammates in advance.

Park Dong-won, who also participated in the US Saipan national team camp in January, revealed an interesting episode with his junior Won Tae-in. Won Tae-in, the right-handed ace representing Korea and Samsung, cannot use his strength only in front of Park Dong-won.

Since Won Tae-in made his debut in 2019, Park Dong-won has shown a very strong performance with a career batting average of 0.462 (18 hits in 39 at-bats), five home runs and 10 RBIs, and a 0.533 slugging percentage. Last year, Park Dong-won continued his momentum with a batting average of 0.364 (4 hits in 11 at-bats) and one home run.

To Park Dong-won, Won Tae-in seems to have tipped off one thing. Park Dong-won said, "Saipan said Won Tae-in had a new pitch. So I said, 'Do as you please,'" he laughed.

LG, which won its fourth unified championship last year, is trying to win its second consecutive Korean Series title this year. Samsung, which has actively strengthened its power this winter, is considered a strong favorite to prevent the second consecutive win. LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop also met with reporters at the club's New Year's greeting this year and said, "Samsung is the best prepared. Four starters are not bad, and the batting is better than ours."

Won Tae-in is the key among the four starters that the head coach is wary of. The catcher who enters the batter's box with confidence in Won Tae-in is a big weapon for LG. The player's will to win the championship is also tremendous. Park Dong-won said, "When I first chose a team, I thought I could do well because there were many good players. At the time of the contract, I thought it would be nice to win two times, but I've already achieved it. I haven't won in a row, so I'm really satisfied if I do it one more time and go up to three times," he said with a smile.

He said, "The goal is clear to win this season as well. Everyone is working hard in training with that mind, he said. "I'll try to make a new history." We will work together to achieve it," he said, expressing his strong ambition.

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