Last season, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. excelled, posting a .332 batting average with 32 home runs and winning a Gold Glove, though he narrowly missed the AL MVP due to Aaron Judge’s performance. This year, he faces competition from A’s rookie Jacob Wilson, who has emerged as a strong contender for AL Rookie of the Year, prompting debate on who is the better shortstop. While Witt leads in defensive metrics and slugging percentage, Wilson boasts a higher batting average and on-base percentage, making their upcoming All-Star candidacies highly anticipated.
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