Whit Merrifield
Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals
Born
January 24th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2016. Played for the Kansas City Royals throughout his MLB career. Notable for versatility, contributing as a second baseman and outfielder. Achieved All-Star selections in 2019 and 2021. Known for consistent hitting and base running, exceeding 20 stolen bases in multiple seasons.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021
Led the American League in hits in 2020
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