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 ...
KC Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Does Something Never Done …
15 hours 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 ...
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Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and …
2 days ago · New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is a finalist for his second American League MVP in three seasons, joined by Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Ohtani was unanimously voted the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels and finished second to Judge in 2022 voting. He didn’t ...
Ohtani, Lindor and Marte Are Finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt …
2 days ago · New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is a finalist for his second American League MVP in three seasons, joined by Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Ohtani ...
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.
Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo finalists for MVP, Cy Young Award
2 days ago · Since his MLB debut in 2022, Witt has racked up several accolades. He finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting and seventh in MVP voting last season. Lugo, 34, is a Cy Young finalist for the ...