The KBO announced on July 6, 2026 that LG Twins foreign hitter Austin was selected as the June Shell Helix Player in the hitter category. Austin posted a WAR of 2.05 in June, leading the month with 34 RBIs, a 1.260 OPS, 34 hits (tied), and 11 home runs (tied), helping power his team’s offense. The award ceremony will be held at his home stadium in July, and the winner will receive a 1.5 million KRW prize sponsored by Shell.