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TWO LEGIT

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez are the first players in history to hit at least 20 homers and steal at least 20 bases in their first two MLB seasons.

The young superstars are also decorated in American League Best Tools voting.

Witt was voted Fastest Baserunner as a rookie

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