LG's Austin and Doosan's Choi Min-seok Named KBO Shell Helix Players of the Month for June

LG Twins' Austin Dean and Doosan Bears' Choi Min-seok have been named the standout players of the KBO League for the month of June.
The KBO announced today (July 6) that Austin was selected as the winner in the hitter category and Choi Min-seok in the pitcher category for the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League June Shell Helix Player award, which is based on Wins Above Replacement (WAR).
Austin, who topped the hitter category, recorded a WAR of 2.05 throughout June.
He led the league in RBIs (34) and OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage, 1.260), while also tying for first in hits (34) and home runs (11), dominating various offensive metrics to lead his team's charge at the top of the standings.
In the pitcher category, Choi Min-seok, who spearheaded Doosan's rise, earned the honor for the first time in his career with a WAR of 1.63.

Choi Min-seok anchored the mound in June by achieving a quality start (at least 6 innings pitched with 3 or fewer earned runs) in all 5 of his starts. He tied for first in wins (4), and ranked first in both ERA (0.84) and WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched, 0.84).
The award ceremonies for both players will be held at their respective home stadiums during July, and each winner will receive a prize of 1.5 million won.
(Photo: Courtesy of Kiwoom Heroes, Yonhap News)
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