Through the years, many incredible players have called the ballpark their home. Those names include George Brett, Amos Otis, Lorenzo Cain, Alex Gordon and Bobby Witt Jr. The latter hit a significant home run Friday night in the Royals’ game against the Detroit Tigers.

Sarah Nauser thought she was going on the field Sunday afternoon to honor Bobby Witt Jr. as a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit and character of Gehrig on and off the field.

After finishing second in the American League MVP voting last year, the Kansas City Royals' star is out to quite an encore.

Sunday was a special day across MLB - and for the Kansas City Royals. MLB's Lou Gehrig Day is being held June 1-2 around the league. The Royals wore a special "No. 4" patch on their uniforms to honor Lou Gehrig's legacy on Sunday against the Tigers.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Robert Andrew Witt on Sunday, June 1, 2025, as the Kansas City Royals take on the Detroit Tigers.

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Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is back atop Major League Baseball's list of stolen base leaders.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ famous Mohawk is gone. Now KC kids are getting their hair cut like Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. hits a solo home run to left-center field, his sixth of the season, putting the Royals on the board in the bottom of the 1st inning