The Royals made plenty of spectacular plays in the field in 2026, even as the season didn’t go the way they hoped. They finished tied for seventh in baseball in Outs Above Average with +19, with Bobby Witt Jr. standing…
Royals Review writer Max Rieper highlighted the Kansas City Royals' standout defensive plays from the 2026 season. Despite the team missing expectations overall, Kansas City tied for seventh in Major League Baseball with +19 Outs Above Average. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. emerged as a top defensive standout alongside Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia, and Kyle Isbel.
The featured defensive moments included Witt Jr.'s deep-hole throw against Cleveland and a jump throw against the Cubs. Other key highlights featured rookie catcher Carter Jensen's sliding bunt catch, an Isaac Collins grab against Minnesota, and a full-extension centerfield catch by Tyler Tolbert.
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