I'm enthusiastic about declaring LG for life for 32HR...I'll run until I break my leg

Dec 18, 2024

The 2024 KBO Golden Glove Awards ceremony was held at the COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 13th. Austin to win the Golden Glove first baseman category. Samseong-dong = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.12.13/

"I want to finish my career at LG."

For many foreign players, the KBO League is being used as a time to make a leap forward into the major league stage. If it's the same price, they prefer Major League Baseball.

However, Austin Dean (31, LG Twins) is different. Last year, he signed with the LG Twins and took the KBO League stage. In 139 games, he recorded a batting average of 313, 23 home runs, 95 RBIs, and 0.893 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), resulting in LG's first combined win in 29 years.

Austin, who succeeded in renewing his contract, came out with a bat that got even scarier. He played in 140 games and posted a batting average of 319, 32 home runs, 132 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.957. The 132 RBIs are the most in the KBO League.

It wasn't all about skill. It perfectly melted with the team members and acquired a unique culture as well as a person born in Korea.

Austin held the golden glove for the second year in a row. 193 votes (67%) out of 288 valid votes were swept. He was recognized for his clutch performance, beating NC Dinos Matt Davidson (28.8%), who hit 46 home runs and became the home run king.

A game between the LG Twins and the KT Wiz in Game 5 of the semi-playoff at Jamsil Stadium on the 11th. Austin scores when LG Kim Hyun-soo hits a timely hit with two outs and a runner on the second base in the bottom of the first inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.11/

At the Golden Glove Awards, Austin once again surprised KBO league fans. The Golden Glove Awards are usually held about a month after the season is over. It is after most foreign players return to their home countries. Austin also returned to the U.S. after the season. However, when he was nominated for the first baseman category, he came back to Korea and participated in the awards ceremony. a short journey of two nights and three days. Austin promised his fans earlier this year that if he were nominated for the Golden Glove, he would definitely attend the ceremony. I came here because I wanted to keep that promise."

Austin's steps were not in vain. The first baseman was named the Golden Glove winner, and Austin took the podium and expressed his joy by exclaiming 'Wow'.

The 2024 KBO Golden Glove Awards ceremony was held at the COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 13th. Austin, who attended the red carpet event ahead of the ceremony. COEX = Reporter Song Jeong-heon @sportschosun.com/2024.12.13/

After the ceremony, Austin's face was still full of joy. Austin was relieved the moment his name was called. It's such an honor and a grateful heart."

I also applauded my rival Davison. He said "Davidson is a good player. I'm grateful to be able to compete like this. Davison said, "A really good player who can't be questioned no matter what he wins."

He finished the season by winning last year, but failed to make the Korean Series stage this season. Austin, who renewed his contract with LG for a total of $1.7 million, expressed his intention to stay with LG until the end of its victory journey.

As both his ability and adaptability were proven, he could have challenged the major league stage if he had his heart, but only LG Twins was in his heart. He "I think I'll win next year. I want to finish my career at LG. I want to play hard and remain an LG player until I break my leg"He declared himself 'Jongshin LG".

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I'm enthusiastic about declaring LG for life for 32HR...I'll run until I break my leg

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