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Witt becomes AL MVP finalist for 2nd time in 3 seasons

From covering ground at shortstop to creating havoc on the basepaths, Bobby Witt Jr. made an impact all over the diamond in 2026. Along with his production at the plate, those efforts reinforced the Royals star's standing as one of…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:41 AM

Key Things to Know

Bobby Witt Jr. was named a 2026 American League MVP finalist alongside Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero.
Witt led the American League with 7.0 FanGraphs wins above replacement across 143 games.
The Royals shortstop recorded 45 stolen bases and led all MLB shortstops with +24 outs above average.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named an American League MVP Award finalist alongside Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero. Witt, who is the Royals' sole BBWAA award finalist for 2026, earned his second MVP finalist nod in three seasons. The winner will be officially revealed on November 12 on MLB Network.

Witt posted an AL-leading 7.0 fWAR across 143 games while batting .281 with 18 home runs and 45 stolen bases. He complemented his offense with elite fielding, recording +24 outs above average at shortstop to lead all Major League shortstops.

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