It didn’t take lengthy for Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to make historical past on Tuesday evening.
Witt drew a one-out stroll within the backside of the primary. He then stole second as catcher Salvador Perez struck out, swiping his thirtieth base of the season. That steal made Witt the primary shortstop in MLB historical past to document a number of 30 homer/30 steal seasons in his profession.
It’s much more spectacular provided that Witt is ending his third season within the majors.
Witt has taken one other step ahead in his third main league season. The 24-year-old had posted a .332/.384/.600 batting line in his 666 plate appearances getting into tonight’s motion, hitting 32 homers and 43 doubles.
He leads the majors in batting common, runs (122) and hits (200). Witt has additionally performed each recreation for the Royals this season, a powerful accomplishment given his place on the diamond.
A primary-time All-Star this season, different accolades may comply with. Witt has been a key a part of the Royals’ sudden resurgence and playoff push. Bet MGM currently lists Witt because the second favourite for the AL MVP at +800, trailing solely Aaron Decide. As Decide is no longer on pace for 60+ residence runs, the door could also be open for Witt to take residence some {hardware}.
Witt Jr. should accept making historical past for now. His second 30/30 season is probably not the final as he continues to set the bar larger with every season.
