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Witt becomes first 3-time winner of Heart & Hustle Award

Bobby Witt Jr.'s impact is all-encompassing, and it isn't limited to what he does on the field. On Friday, the Royals shortstop was named the 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA)…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:31 PM

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Bobby Witt Jr. became the first three-time winner of the MLBPAA Heart & Hustle Award.
Witt led the American League with 7.0 fWAR while hitting .281 with 45 stolen bases in 2026.
He became the first player in MLB history with at least 10 homers and 25 steals in five straight seasons.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was named the 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association on Friday. The 26-year-old became the first player in history to receive the honor three times since its inception in 2005, surpassing Hall of Famer Craig Biggio as the sole three-time winner.

In 2026, Witt batted .281 with 18 home runs and 45 stolen bases, leading the American League with a 7.0 fWAR. He is also an offseason finalist for the AL MVP, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove awards.

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Witt becomes first 3-time winner of Heart & Hustle Award

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