Bobby Witt Jr. has earned baseball’s Heart & Hustle Award for the second consecutive season.
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Witt, 25, is the second player to receive the honor twice, joining Hall of Famer Craig Biggio — who won in 2006 and 2007 — with that distinction.
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The Heart & Hustle Award is handed out by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. It was created in 2005 and is awarded annually through a vote among alumni of the majors and active big-league players.
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Witt continues to live up to the rich tradition of the award. The MLBPAA bestows the honor to a player who demonstrates passion for the game and best embodies its values, spirit and traditions.
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This season, Witt led the league in hits and doubles. He posted a .295 batting average with 23 home runs and 88 RBIs. Additionally, he won a Gold Glove (and later a Platinum Glove) and Silver Slugger Award and was recognized as first-team All-MLB.
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Witt has been a leader of the Royals’ offense since arriving at the big-league level in 2022. He will return for his fifth MLB season in 2026 looking to get the organization back to the postseason.
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