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Bobby Witt Jr. wins American League, MLB batting titles

Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 in the season finale in Atlanta to finish with a batting average of .332, tops in the American League and the top average in all of baseball this season. It is just the fifth time a Royals hitter has won a batting title, joining George Brett in 1976, 1980, and 1990, and Willie Wilson in 1982. Brett in 1980 and Wilson are the only other Royals to lead the majors in batting.

MLB batting average leaders

Player Team AVG AB H
Bobby Witt Jr.