Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino took to social media on Friday morning to clear up a minor mix-up following teammate Bobby Witt Jr.’s latest accolade.
On X (formerly Twitter), Pasquantino initially posted, “lol Bob just won a gold glove and a silver slugger in a down year for him. That works.” A few hours later, he corrected himself, writing, “Oh sorry, I meant platinum.”
The lighthearted moment came soon after Bobby Witt Jr. was announced as the 2025 American League Platinum Glove winner, a distinction awarded to the league’s most outstanding overall defender. Earlier in the offseason, Witt had already earned both a Gold Glove at shortstop and a Silver Slugger Award. The Platinum Glove served as the perfect finishing touch to his remarkable year.
Voted on by a combination of fans and baseball analysts, the Platinum Glove is presented annually to the single best defensive player in each league, regardless of position. Witt’s selection was no surprise, given his standout defensive numbers throughout 2025, which included top-tier marks in Outs Above Average and Defensive Runs Saved.
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### Royals Miss Postseason for First Time Without Consecutive Playoff Appearance
For the first time in franchise history, the Kansas City Royals have missed the postseason without making it in consecutive years. Previously, when the Royals reached October baseball, it always came in back-to-back stretches: 1976-78, 1980-81, 1984-85, and 2014-15.
Coming off their 2024 playoff run that ended in the American League Division Series, the Royals fell just short this season, finishing with an 82-80 record and missing the postseason. Although the team showed progress statistically, it was not quite enough to extend their October stay.
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Following the season’s conclusion, two of the Royals’ cornerstone players—first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.—used social media to reflect on the campaign and thank the fan base for its support.
“Came up short of our goal, but thankful for the teammates, coaches, and staff for getting us through 2025,” Pasquantino wrote on X. “Especially grateful for the fans supporting us every day throughout this season. We will keep working and be ready for 2026.”
Witt Jr. echoed a similar message, reposting a team update and adding, “Thank you fans for all the love and support this year!! Can’t wait to get back to work in 2026!”
While the season didn’t end the way Kansas City hoped, both players’ messages underscored a shared optimism heading into 2026. The Royals’ young core, led by Witt Jr. and Pasquantino, has set its sights on returning the club to postseason baseball.
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