Bobby Witt Jr. was flying, legging out a triple in just 11 seconds.
' star shortstop provided further evidence of that on Sunday, showcasing his blazing speed as he legged out a triple in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
After lacing a grounder down the third base line, Witt didn't hesitate to try and stretch a two-bagger into a triple. Most players wouldn't have been able to secure the extra base, but the 24-year-old was flying around the base paths, reaching third in 11.06 seconds.The RBI triple was Witt's third hit in three trips to the plate on Sunday, and he delivered yet again for Kansas City.
The aggressive baserunning from the soon-to-be All-Star has been a weapon all season long. Witt's average sprint speed of 30.5 feet per second leads MLB and has helped him secure 22 stolen bases on the season, fourth most in the league.Karl Rasmussen is a writer on Sports Illustrated’s Breaking & Trending News Team. A University of Oregon alum, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. He’s a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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