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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first shortstop with multiple seasons of 30 homers and 30 steals
The Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. became the first shortstop in major league history with multiple seasons of at least 30 homers and 30 steals when the All-Star swiped second base in the first inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Stars Bobby Witt Jr., Tarik Skubal collide as Royals clash with Tigers
The Royals (82-70) are clinging to the second wild card in the American League. The Tigers (79-73) trail Kansas City by three games and the Minnesota Twins by 1 1/2 for the final wild-card spot.
Bobby Witt Jr. adds to MVP resume, but Royals fall to Tigers on Monday night
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. gave American League MVP voters more source material to consider on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. Witt carried the Royals offense with a grand slam and five RBIs. However, he came just short with the bases-loaded late in the game.
What Would Bobby Witt Jr Have To Do To Win AL MVP?
While it will likely go down as one of the best runner-up seasons in MLB history, here is the argument for why Bobby Witt Jr could still in MVP.
Bobby Witt Jr. passes 100 RBIs for the season as the Royals beat the Pirates 5-1
Bobby Witt Jr. drove in his 100th run of the season with a solo homer in the first inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1
Bobby Witt Jr.’s latest feat leaves Royals teammates in awe: ‘Just an all-around stud’
In the first inning, Witt hit his 31st home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. The blast traveled 420 feet over the left-field wall. Witt became the second Royal to reach 100 RBIs this season, joining teammate Salvador Perez.
WATCH: Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first shortstop with multiple 30-30 seasons
In the first inning of his club's game against the Detroit Tigers ( DET-KC GameTracker ), Witt Jr. swiped his 30th base of the season. Those 30 stolen bases in tandem with his 32 homers give him a second straight 30-30 season. Now here's a list of all the primary shortstops who have authored 30-30 seasons, via the inestimable Sarah Langs :
Bobby Witt Jr. makes Kansas City Royals — and MLB — history with second 30-30 season
Bobby Witt Jr. stands alone in the Major League Baseball record books. The Kansas City Royals star became the first MLB shortstop to produce multiple 30-30 seasons in a career. Witt reached the milestone with a first-inning stolen base against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first SS with multiple 30-30 seasons
The Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. became the first shortstop in major league history with multiple seasons of at least 30 homers and 30 steals when the All-Star swiped second base in the first inning of Tuesday night's 3-1,
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals set sights on Pirates
Neither the Pittsburgh Pirates nor the Kansas City Royals have played much meaningful September baseball in recent seasons.
How Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. & Yankees’ Aaron Judge, MVP candidates, fared head to head
Bobby Witt Jr. and Aaron Judge. Fans got a chance to see both this week as the Kansas City Royals played the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning and that thrust each superstar into the spotlight.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History, Notches 2nd Straight 30-30 Season
Bobby Witt Jr. stole his 30th base of the season Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, earning the Kansas City Royals ...
Bobby Witt Jr. pulls off eye-popping franchise feat last seen in 1976
Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. adds another franchise record with 200th homer despite loss to the Detroit Lions.
Bobby Witt Jr. becomes 1st shortstop in MLB history to have back-to-back 30-30 seasons
The accolades continue to pile in for Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Witt became the first shortstop ...
Keith hits 2-run homer as Tigers overcome Witt’s grand slam and rally for 7-6 win over Royals
Colt Keith hit a two-run homer, Matt Vierling had three hits while driving in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers ...