The Kansas City Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month for July. These awards are determined by a local media vote.
Bobby Witt Jr. displayed an impressive performance in July, batting .327 (32-for-98) in 24 games. His .327 average was the highest by a Royal in the month of July (minimum 90 at-bats) since 2019. He ranked 8th in the American League for batting average and 6th in slugging percentage in the Majors. Witt Jr. achieved 15 extra-base hits, including 6 doubles, 3 triples, and 6 home runs. Notably, he hit a walk-off grand slam on July 28, becoming the seventh player in Royals history to achieve this feat. His outstanding contributions earned him his second consecutive monthly honor and the third of his career.
Ryan Yarbrough was a standout pitcher in July, leading Royals starters with a 2.19 ERA (6 earned runs in 24.2 innings). His ERA was among the lowest for Royals pitchers in the month of July since 2000. Yarbrough’s performance ranked 6th in the American League for ERA among pitchers with a minimum of 4 starts. He demonstrated exceptional control, allowing only 2 walks or fewer in over 24.0 innings. Yarbrough made a strong return after missing several games due to injury, recording quality starts in 3 of his 4 outings. His notable achievements earned him the Pitcher of the Month award for the Royals. However, it’s worth mentioning that he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Trade Deadline.
Bobby Witt Jr.’s impressive batting and Ryan Yarbrough’s strong pitching contributed significantly to the Royals’ performance in July.
