Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first shortstop with multiple seasons of 30 homers and 30 steals

Published September 17, 2024 7:36 PM

AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — 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. Witt has 31 homers this season, including a grand slam in the series-opener Monday night, to go with 30 steals. The 24-year-old superstar had 49 steals last season, when he hit the homer he needed to reach 30 with three games left in the season. The son of longtime big league pitcher Bobby Witt also became the first player with multiple 30-30 seasons in his first three years in the big leagues.

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