Kansas City Royals’ young star Bobby Witt Jr. made history on Tuesday night.
During the first inning against the Detroit Tigers, Witt Jr. stole his 30th base of the season, adding to his 32 home runs and securing a second straight 30-30 season. Here’s a list of shortstops who have achieved this feat:
– Bobby Witt Jr., Royals, 2024
– Bobby Witt Jr., Royals, 2023
– Francisco Lindor, Mets, 2023
– Hanley Ramirez, Marlins, 2008
– Jimmy Rollins, Phillies, 2007
– Alex Rodriguez, Mariners, 1998
– Barry Larkin, Reds, 1996
Witt is the only shortstop to do it twice! Check out his historic steal from Tuesday night:
Francisco Lindor might join this exclusive club soon too! He has hit 31 homers and stolen bases this year but has been struggling with back pain recently.
Witt’s Stellar Season:
Witt’s achievement is even more impressive considering he’s only in his third major league season at age 24. He’s not just about homers and steals; he also boasts an OPS+ of 169 and a WAR of 8.6 this year.
Fans might think it’s amazing how quickly he’s become one of baseball’s top players.
While Aaron Judge remains the favorite for the American League MVP award this season due to his stellar performance with the Yankees, Witt Jr.’s name is definitely in the mix too.
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Do you think Witt can win MVP?
