The Work No One Sees

Bobby Witt Jr. is chasing history again. With less than a week left in the season, he could finish as Major League Baseball’s hits leader for the second year in a row.

Bobby Witt Jr. facing the Angels in Anaheim the final week of the season

What most won’t see: less than 24 hours after the Royals were eliminated from playoff contention, Witt was on the field early doing voluntary one-on-one defensive drills with infield coach José Alguacil.

There was no playoff spot to win and no milestone tied to those extra reps. But Witt treated Game 158 the same way he treated Game 1, with relentless work ethic and the desire to improve every day.

That’s what the greats do. Talent matters, but consistency and daily effort set you apart.

That’s Small Ball.

Question: What’s one thing you can do today, no matter how small, to sharpen your craft?”

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