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Doosan Bears right-handed pitcher Min-seok Choi (20) and LG Twins infielder Austin Dean (33) have been selected as the players who delivered the most outstanding performances in the KBO League during June.
On the 6th, it was announced that the 'Shell Heroic Player' for June 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League, jointly awarded by the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Shell Korea Co., Ltd., and other partners, selected Austin from LG in the batter category and Min-seok Choi from Doosan in the pitcher category. The 'Shell Heroic Player' is chosen monthly based on WAR (Wins Above Replacement), a baseball statistical metric.
In the pitcher category, Min-seok Choi topped the list with a WAR of 1.63. In five starts during June, he recorded a Quality Start (six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs) in every game, delivering flawless pitching. He also led the league in WHIP (0.84), ERA (0.84), and tied for first in wins (four victories), leading Doosan's upward momentum and earning the honor of being selected as a Shell Heroic Player for the first time in his career.
In addition, Austin recorded a WAR of 2.05 over June, showcasing the league's best batting performance. He ranked at the top in key offensive metrics including RBI (34), OPS (1.260), hits (tied for first with 34), and home runs (tied for first with 11), driving his team to the forefront of the standings.
The award ceremony for the two players selected as June 'Shell Heroic Players' is scheduled to take place at their respective home stadiums in July, and each recipient will receive an award of 1.5 million won supported by Shell Korea.
As part of its brand campaign 'Shell Helix Drive-On', Shell Korea has been sponsoring the monthly 'Shell Heroic Player' awards to enable KBO League players to deliver peak performance.
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