The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Whit Merrifield and right-handed pitcher Brad Keller have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of August. The awards are determined by a local media vote.
Merrifield, who hit his first career walk-off HR in last night’s 5–4 win, had 39 hits in August, tied for second most in the Majors, two shy of Mitch Haniger. His .358 average ranked third in the American League behind Mallex Smith (.389) and J.D. Martinez (.