Bobby Witt, ALDS and Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. Player Props: Royals vs. Yankees - ALDS Game 1
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals will play Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees on Saturday at 6:38 PM ET on Max. Witt had two hits in his previous game, going 2-for-5 with an RBI. The
Bobby Witt Jr. wants to be his generation's Derek Jeter, but do the numbers match up?
Bobby Witt Jr. idolizing Derek Jeter and Dustin Pedroia makes sense. He was a kid in the 2000s, after all. "Just the way he played the game," Witt said about why he was such a Jeter fan growing up. "He was my guy and then Pedroia was my guy.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s stolen-base prowess: Do Yankees stand a chance against Royals star's secret threat in ALDS?
The Yankees also ranked in the top half of the league in pitcher pickoff attempts, with Stroman leading the way at 61. The Yankees successfully nabbed 13 runners this season, though injured lefty Nestor Cortes was responsible for four of them.
Bobby Witt, Aaron Boone enraged during dramatic late at-bat in Yankees’ win over Royals
Yankees reliever Luke Weaver — and since the end of the season, the team’s closer — struck out Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. in a dramatic eight-pitch battle. Facing a full count, Weaver threw a 96-mph fastball that appeared to be below the strike zone.
KC Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. found inspiration in a certain NY Yankees legend
Witt went down a rabbit hole of Derek Jeter highlights, and the memories came rushing back. As much as anything or anyone else, it was the New York Yankees’ Hall of Fame shortstop who inspired Witt to start playing baseball as a kid.
Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. using Yankees legend to prep for ALDS showdown
NEW YORK — Bobby Witt Jr. sounded like a postseason vet as he fielded questions from reporters in the press conference room at Yankee Stadium on Friday. The 24-year-old was one sleep away from the biggest test of his young career — a showdown with the Yankees in his American League Division Series debut — and he was saying all the right things.
Bobby Witt Jr. rips Yankees-Royals umpire for controversial strike in Kansas City loss
The New York Yankees' tight win over the Kansas City Royals left more than one controversy on Saturday night. With the ticket to the AL Championship Series at stake, the pressure w
Bobby Witt Jr. Watched Derek Jeter Clips to Prep for Yankees' Playoff Atmosphere
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. grew up idolizing Derek Jeter, and as Witt and his teammates prepare to face the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the young star is turning to the Hall of Famer for inspiration.
It’s an ALDS MVP showdown featuring Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. & Yankees’ Aaron Judge
For much of the 2024 season, the American League MVP discussion centered around two players: Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. Each had fantastic seasons in his own right. Judge propelled the New York Yankees (94-68) with a .
Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr give each other flowers ahead of ALDS
The New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals are going to square off in a surprising David vs. Goliath matchup in the ALDS. Both are led by superstar position players who could possibly finish in the top two spots in the AL MVP race.
Bobby Witt Jr. ready to make playoff mark in Derek Jeter’s old stomping grounds
The 24-year-old Witt was a driving force behind the Royals returning to the postseason for the first time since winning the ...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. makes Derek Jeter admission before ALDS vs Yankees
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr told the media that he is looking to Derek Jeter for inspiration before the ALDS against the ...
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran named finalist for 2024 Hank Aaron Award
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been announced as one of 20 finalists for the 2024 Hank Aaron Award, which honors the ...
Yankees vs. Royals Game 2 Preview: 'MLB on FOX' crew discusses Aaron Judge's postseason struggles
The "MLB on FOX" crew discussed Aaron Judge's postseason struggles and if he can turn it around for the New York Yankees as ...