The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield and right-handed pitcher Brad Keller have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of June. The awards are determined by a local media vote.
Merrifield led the Royals in hits (28), doubles (8), stolen bases (4), batting average (.298) and on-base percentage (.359) in June. He had 10 multi-hit games, including two three-hit efforts. Whit’s RBI single on June 27 capped the Royals’ five-run seventh inning and proved to be the deciding run in a 5–4 win in Milwaukee.