Whit Merrifield has two siblings, a brother named Hite Merrifield and a sister named Costner. His younger sister, Costner Merrifield is a real estate agent with experience in the sports industry.
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Hite Merrifield (Born: July 28, 2000) is a Wake Forest University graduate. Costner Merrifield is a sports writer and is currently a Video Associate for Charlotte Knights Baseball.
Whit Merrifield was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the ninth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Whit Merrifield made his professional debut in the 2010 season with the Burlington Bees.
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Whit Merrifield made his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals on May 18, 2016. His first Major League hit came off of David Price. On June 13, 2016, Whit hit both his first major league triple and home run against the Cleveland Indians.
In 2021, Whit Merrifield hit .277/.317/.395 with 10 home runs and 74 RBIs. He tied for the MLB lead with 42 doubles, and led the American League with 40 steals.
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