KC Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Does Something Never Done …
1 day ago · It was a banner year for the 24-year-old, who also hit .332 to win the American League batting title. He had 32 homers, 109 RBI and 45 doubles, leading the majors in hits with 211. He added 31 ...
Witt headlines Royals’ awards bids as AL MVP finalist
2 days ago · The 24-year-old Witt was the batting champion in 2024 with a .332 average and a Majors-best 211 hits -- the first 200-hit season in his career. A first-time All-Star in '24, Witt posted a .389 OBP and a .588 slugging percentage. He hit 32 homers and 45 doubles while stealing 31 bags. His second-consecutive 30-30 campaign made Witt the first ...
Royals shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. named AL MVP finalist
2 days ago · Witt Jr. led all American League shortstops with +16 Outs Above Average in 2024. According to Statcast, he prevented 12 runs in 2024. Over the course of the 162-game regular season, Witt Jr ...
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KC Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo named finalists for AL MVP …
2 days ago · The Royals inked Witt to a historic 14-year deal (11 years guaranteed) in February. Since his MLB debut in 2022, Witt has racked up several accolades. Since his MLB debut in 2022, Witt has racked ...
After career year, Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. named finalist for MVP
3 days ago · In 2024, Witt finished with 32 home runs, 109 RBIs and posted a .332 batting average, the best in the major leagues. Both Soto and Judge led Witt in home runs with 58 (Judge) and 41 (Soto). Witt ...
Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo win 2024 Gold Glove Awards - MLB.com
Nov 4, 2024 · Witt, Lugo earn Royals' first Gold Gloves since 2021. November 4th, 2024. Anne Rogers. @ anne__rogers. KANSAS CITY -- Two Royals are golden for the first time in their careers. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and pitcher Seth Lugo took home Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions in the American League this season, as announced Sunday ...
Witt gets another big hit to send the Royals ... - Associated Press News
Oct 3, 2024 · BALTIMORE (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. beat out an infield single to drive in the go-ahead run and send the Kansas City Royals into an AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a two-game sweep of their Wild Card Series.
Bobby Witt Jr. hits grand slam, records 200th hit of season in loss
Sep 16, 2024 · Kansas City struck first when the bottom of the order loaded the bases in the third against Reese Olson, and Witt sent a curveball to the Royals Hall of Fame for a grand slam, his 32nd homer of the year and fourth career grand slam, which matches Carlos Beltrán for the 4th most in franchise history.
Witt and Royals agree on an 11-year deal worth ... - Associated Press News
Feb 5, 2024 · The Kansas City Royals and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. agreed Monday to the longest contract in franchise history, an 11-year pact that includes three years of team options that could keep the rising star with the ballclub through the 2037 season.