Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. and shortstop
Colleyville’s Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first MLB shortstop with multiple 30-30 seasons
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
Bobby Witt Jr. Player Props: September 21, Royals vs. Giants
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals will play Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at 5:10 PM ET on BSKC. Witt had three hits in his last appearance, going 3-for-4.Find
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.’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.
Bobby Witt Jr. Player Props: September 18, Royals vs. Tigers
Bobby Witt Jr. was hitless in his last game (0-for-2), but will have another crack at it when the Kansas City Royals square off versus Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at 7:40 PM
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. 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.
Shortstop Debate: Baltimore Orioles’ Gunnar Vs. Royals’ Witt Jr.
Baltimore Orioles Gunnar Henderson, and Kansas City Royals Bobby Witt Jr. are game-changing stars. Both Henderson and Witt are leading their respective teams to the MLB playoffs. Left-handed hitting Gunnar Henderson was a second round selection of the Baltimore Orioles in the 2019 MLB draft.
Bobby Witt Jr. makes history at shortstop
Bobby Witt Jr. makes history as he becomes the first shortstop to record two seasons with 30 home runs and 30 steals
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. 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 ...
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Bobby Witt Jr. singles in the bottom of the 6th
Bobby Witt Jr. drives a single into left field in the bottom of the 6th to give the Royals a base runner ...
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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History, Notches 2nd Straight 30-30 Season
Bobby Witt Jr. reached a major milestone against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, making history in the process. The Kansas City Royals shortstop drew a walk in the first inning, then swiped ...
Royals' Bobby Witt: Tallies three more hits
Witt went 3-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.
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Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Grand Slam, Steals Base Monday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had another huge offensive game in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers. Witt Jr. went ...
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 ...
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Grand in loss
Witt went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers. Witt opened the scoring with a grand slam in the third inning and then recorded his ...