[Official] LG's Austin crowned June MVP! Overcame fierce chase by KIA's Kim Do-young, who received double the fan votes.

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LG Twins foreign batter Austin Dean (33) emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for June of the 2026 season, delivering the most dazzling performance over the month. Although KIA Tigers infielder Kim Do-young (23) received approximately twice as much support in fan voting, Oh Seu-tin-i (수상) became the MVP recipient.

The KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) officially announced on the 8th that LG's Austin was selected as the "2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League" Monthly MVP for June. This marks Austin's second time winning the KBO League Monthly MVP since August 2024.

Austin secured consistent support throughout the voting process, surpassing his competitors. He swept 19 out of 35 votes (54.3%) from the media panel and earned 125,490 votes (25.7%) out of 488,764 total fan votes, accumulating a final score of 39.98 points.

A strong competitor, KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young, received overwhelming support in the fan voting with 231,514 votes (47.4%), ranking first among fans. However, he managed only one vote from the media panel, finishing second overall with a total score of 25.11 points. Austin, who dominated the media voting, emerged as the final winner.

In fact, Austin's June this season was nearly "perfect." In 25 games played, Austin posted a batting average of 0.382 (34 hits in 89 at-bats), 23 runs scored, 34 RBIs, and 11 home runs, perfectly leading LG's core lineup.

Especially notable were his explosive power hitting and clutch performance under pressure. He hit 11 home runs over the month, shattering his previous monthly record of nine home runs set in August 2024. This placed him tied for first place in monthly home runs alongside Kim Do-young, while he led the league alone in slugging percentage (0.798) and RBIs (34).

Beyond raw power, Austin also demonstrated precision and consistency. He ranked fourth in batting average (0.382) and on-base percentage (0.462) for June, showcasing excellent on-base performance. Notably, he remained consistently productive throughout the month, recording hitless games in only four of his 25 appearances.

Meanwhile, Austin, selected as the June Monthly MVP, will receive a prize of 3 million won along with a commemorative trophy.

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