"Each player has a distinct personality." LG Vitality, Role Model, Gentleman, picked by a winner, and what was the difference between the Twins in 2025

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What was the difference between the LG Twins, who won the Korean Series last year. Anders Tolhurst (27), who was called the winning contractor, looked at them from the perspective of a foreign pitcher who drew attention as a one-team.

Tolhurst, who joined as an alternative foreign player in August last year, is considered the last puzzle of LG's unified championship. With his quick adaptability, he recorded 6-2 with a 2.86 ERA and 17 walks and 45 strikeouts in 44 innings in eight regular-season games. In the Korean Series, he won all games in which he pitched with a 2.08 ERA in two games and two walks and 12 strikeouts in 13 innings, and confirmed his renewal after the season.

This is also the first time for the LG spring camp to be held in Tolhurst. However, Tolhurst said, "We already had time together last year, so there is no problem with adapting at all. "My teammates helped me a lot, so I was able to melt it more easily."

The reason why I was able to quickly melt into the team in unfamiliar Korean culture and KBO league environment was because of my pleasant teammates. Asked about the team's atmosphere, Tolhurst said, "Our team has a clear personality for each player, so it's hard to pick just one."

The team's vitality that Tolhurst picked was Golden Glove second baseman Shin Min-jae (30). Tolhurst said, "In particular, Shin Min-jae was a teammate who gave me positive energy. When we were together, the atmosphere was brightened, and we were able to share good energy while accepting jokes well," he said.

Park Hae-min (36), who always leads by example, was a reliable captain and a role model that everyone wanted to resemble. Oh Ji-hwan (36), former captain of Park Hae-min, was also the best gentleman selected by foreigners. "Park Hae-min is a good role model for all players as a captain," Tolhurst said. Oh Ji-hwan felt like he was the gentlest player I've ever seen. I really enjoy spending time with such good players," he said with a smile.

When it comes to pleasantness, talker Lim Chan-kyu (34) cannot be left out. Lim Chan-kyu helped Tolhurst get close to the fielders by taking advantage of LG's backbone and its unique affinity. Tolhurst said, "We naturally got close in a space where we spent time together, like in a locker room or a treatment room. As the locker room became a place of communication before and after the game, we were able to get close by talking in it. He explained, "Lim Chan-kyu, the pitcher's team leader, helped me a lot."

Partner Park Dong-won (36) was the reason why he could face unfamiliar KBO hitters with confidence. Tolhurst, who joined late, has yet to face the Doosan Bears, NC Dinos, and SSG Landers. The batter-friendly SSG Landers Field, Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium and Changwon NC Park, which are physically depleted over long distances, are unknown to him.

Tolhurst said, "The idea of how to face KBO hitters has been established to some extent. "There are teams I haven't faced yet, but I think I can play while trusting my ability and trusting Park Dong-won's lead," he said with strength.

He said, "Playing the season without injury is the top goal. I was disappointed that there were some walks last year, but as a pitcher who is confident in his control, I want to reduce the number of walks more. He also expressed his determination, saying, "I want to meet the fans quickly in Jamsil and feel passionate support and achieve an integrated championship with LG."

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