'Jamsil's Big (Home Run) Boy' hit a 140m boom, adding 'autumn power-hitting option' to Austin, Song Chan-ui, and Moon Jung-bin [Jamsil On-site]

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'Jamsil's Big Boy' Lee Jae-won (27, LG Twins) has truly lived up to his nickname. By hitting massive home runs day after day, he is reigniting LG's bright hope for a strong autumn campaign.

On the 20th, Lee Jae-won started at right field and batted seventh in the home game against Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Songpa-gu, Seoul, during the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League, hitting an early two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

With the score tied 0-0 in the bottom of the fourth, one out, and a 1-0 count with a runner on first base, Lee Jae-won powerfully pulled Hanwha's Hwang Jun-seo's high inside fastball clocked at 141.4 km/h. The ball launched at 176.2 km/h toward left field at a 29.1-degree trajectory and landed in the upper section of the left-field stands, resulting in a massive 140.6m early two-run home run. This was his second consecutive game with a home run following the previous day's feat, marking his sixth of the season.

Since joining LG in 2018 as a highly anticipated power hitter expected to lead the team, Lee Jae-won had disappointed fans with underwhelming performances and endured difficult times himself.

After hitting 26 home runs while serving in the Army Baseball Team (now known as Sangmu) last year before his discharge, he appeared in only 47 games this season, watching Song Chan-ui (27) and Moon Jung-bin (23) grow in his absence.

True to his nickname 'Jamsil's Big Boy,' Lee Jae-won was reliable with extra-base hits, though questions remained about his contact ability. However, on the 19th against Hanwha, he hit a game-winning home run over the center-field fence with a 180.1 km/h bullet in the bottom of the eighth inning, traveling an impressive 140m.

Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said before the game, "By next year's second half, we'll need two or three players to step up. I hope Jae-won will have established himself by then at (Song) Chan-ui's level. He'll face immense stimulation and stress from both (Moon) Jung-bin and Chan-ui. Won't he feel like his spot is being taken away?"

Had he regained confidence? Lee Jae-won once again launched a massive home run immediately upon contact, giving his team a two-run lead. Although the opposing team scored three runs to take the lead, LG's lineup rallied to regain the advantage. The strengthened bullpen also contributed, securing a valuable seven-game winning streak.

After the game, Manager Yeom praised Lee Jae-won: "I want to commend Lee Jae-won for continuing the team's upward momentum with his two-run home run in the fourth inning following yesterday's game-winning homer." He gave a thumbs-up.

Continuously expressing gratitude toward Manager Yeom, who gave him the opportunity, and the fans who believed in him, Lee Jae-won said, "I'm proud that this contributed to the team's winning streak. My teammates played exceptionally well, allowing us to win, and I think I stood out more than usual. Although I was late on timing for fastballs, I entered the batter's box with the mindset of waiting for a breaking ball, and fortunately, it resulted in a good outcome."

He did not forget his gratitude toward Manager Yeom again today: "Thanks to the manager giving me this opportunity, the result came about. If I hadn't been given the chance, such results wouldn't have happened. I am grateful to the manager for providing the opportunity."

Following the previous day's performance, he once again drew a golden arc before a full house of spectators, with fans chanting Lee Jae-won's name. He said, "It was incredibly encouraging that fans came to watch the games throughout the weekend. With two consecutive sellouts, I believe it was thanks to the fans' support and encouragement that I could hit well."

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