"Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. was named the overall winner of the 2025 Heart & Hustle Award, which is presented annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) to one player on each team who "best embodies the values, spirits and traditions of baseball," along with factoring in on-field performance. Witt is just the second player to ever receive the award in back-to-back seasons, joining Craig Biggio (2006-2007)."
"Witt appeared in 157 games this past season and hit .295/.351/.501 with 47 doubles, six triples, 23 home runs and 88 RBI while adding 38 stolen bases. Witt led the Majors with 184 hits and in doubles as well. This year marked a second consecutive season he led all players in total hits after he did so with 211 in 2024."
"The 25-year-old has played at least 150 games each season since making his MLB debut with the Royals in 2022. Witt set a career high with 161 games played in 2024, which led the American League. The 2025 Heart & Hustle Award is added onto Witt also winning both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger for the second year in a row."
Bobby Witt Jr. was named the overall winner of the 2025 Heart & Hustle Award presented by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association to a player who best embodies baseball values while factoring in on-field performance. He became the second player to win the award in consecutive seasons and is a four-time recipient of the Royals' team honor. Voting included former and active players plus fans, who constituted 5% of the total. Witt played 157 games, hit .295/.351/.501 with 47 doubles, six triples, 23 homers, 88 RBI and 38 steals, led the majors with 184 hits and doubles, and also earned Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards for a second straight year.
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