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Meta Description: LG Twins’ catcher Park Dong-won expresses excitement for Samsung Lions’ ace Won Tae-in joining the national team and reflects on his own international experience. Both athletes eye consecutive championships in the KBO League.

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LG Twins’ veteran catcher Park Dong-won is embracing the challenge of facing formidable rival Samsung Lions’ Won Tae-in on the national stage, as the ace pitcher joins South Korea’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) roster. Park, who is presently training in Scottsdale, Arizona for the 2026 LG Spring Training, welcomed the news with composure.

“The national team is an honorable position,” quipped Park. “There’s a lot to learn from training with other players on the national team. Looking at the players’ mentality and preparation process, I feel that I will become stronger. This is a good opportunity.”

Park’s International Experience

Park, who previously represented South Korea in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12, will join the national team directly in Okinawa, Japan during the Spring Festival vacation. He looks forward to sharing his international experience with the younger players.

“I hope our players can abide by the routine even if they are tired and continue to exercise until the end. I hope they can manage their condition well and end the game well.”

Won Tae-in’s Impression

Back in January, Park and Won Tae-in trained together in the American Saipan team’s camp. Despite being a dominant force in his debut years, Won Tae-in seemed awestruck in Park’s presence.

“Won Tae-in of Saipan is equipped with a new ball type. So I said, ‘Whatever you want,'” recalled Park, laughing at the memory.

LG Twins Aim for Consecutive Championships

Fresh from winning the team’s fourth overall championship last year, the LG Twins are gunning for another consecutive title this season. Park is confident in his teammates’ abilities and their collective desire to achieve victory.

Yeom Kyung-yeop, LG’s head coach, acknowledged Samsung Lions as the toughest competition, mentioning their exceptional starting pitchers, including Won Tae-in. Despite the challenge, Park remains undeterred.

“The goal of winning the championship this season is very clear. Everyone is training seriously with this mentality. We will work hard to create new history. We must work together to achieve it.”

FAQ

Q: What are Park Dong-won’s career batting statistics?
A: Since 2019, Park Dong-won has a total batting average of 0.462 with 18 hits, 5 home runs, 10 RBIs, an out-base percentage of 0.533, and a slugging percentage of 0.923. Last year, his batting average was 0.364 with 4 hits.

Q: When will the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) take place?
A: The official dates for the 2026 WBC have not been announced yet, but it typically occurs every four years. The previous WBC was held in 2023.

Did you know?

Park Dong-won’s impressive career performance has earned him the nickname “Dark Knight” among LG Twins fans, referring to his consistent power at the plate and calm demeanor behind it.

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