A fundamental LG foreign investor who focuses only on "championships" rather than individual stats: "Proud of Song Chan-ui and Moon Jung-bin's growth → They squeeze out strength every day; they can't afford to miss games!"

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LG Twins' "lucky foreign batter" Austin Dean (33) once again demonstrated overwhelming skill and a deeply ingrained "team first" spirit. In particular, on the 1st against the Kiwoom Heroes, he hit two home runs, pushing past KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young (23) to take sole possession of the league's home run lead.

On the 1st, Austin started at third batter and first baseman in the away game against Kiwoom in the "2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League" held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. He went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs, recording his 25th and 26th home runs of the season, firmly establishing himself as the league's sole home run leader. While displaying peak batting form and emerging as a strong contender for the home run title, Austin's focus remained not on personal accolades but solely on "the team's championship" and "the growth of his teammates."

After the the 1st game, Austin met with reporters and shared the secret behind his recent explosive hitting pace and clutch performance in critical situations. "Honestly, I believe it's all God's grace right now," he said, revealing his characteristic faith. He then added, "If I said I wasn't physically tired, that would be a lie. I've played the most games since coming to Korea, and I've been running in almost every inning," he candidly confessed.

However, when asked if he had ever requested a day of rest from LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop (58), Austin shook his head. "That's not my style," he stated firmly. "Unless I'm physically unable to play, I always want to be in the lineup on the field."

In particular, he emphasized, "To win a game, all nine fielders on the field are needed. You cannot win a baseball game with just one person." He credited his teammates, saying, "The driving force that allows me to squeeze out strength and play every day is my teammates."

Austin's attention was drawn to the young players who have recently helped support the team. "I am incredibly proud and impressed to see young players like Park Hae-min, who has been dominating on both offense and defense, and Song Chan-ui and Moon Jung-bin stepping up to fill the gaps left by veterans and growing so much," he expressed his special affection for his teammates.

Finally, regarding the home run race and competition for personal titles, Austin said, "Honestly, I don't care at all. I'd love to gift the club and fans the title of LG's first-ever home run champion, but my goal is not personal records but solely LG's championship." He added emphatically, "Even if our current stats or data don't fully represent our team's strength, as long as we maintain our belief and perseverance as one team (One Team), we will certainly be able to challenge for the top."

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