The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield and right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy 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, 30, was named an American League All-Star for the first time on Sunday, and will represent the Royals at the All-Star Game in Cleveland on July 9. He led the Royals and finished third in the American League with 36 hits in June, his sixth consecutive 30-hit month dating back to last season (excluding March 2019).