Bobby Witt Jr. With his arms draped over the railing, his eyes locked on a Yankees celebration that covered the infield after New York captured the best-of-five series in four games with a 3-1 victory. Witt hardly flinched as he watched the visitors’ revelry, stoic even as a couple of teammates patted him on the back.

The ALDS loss left the Royals' budding superstar with a burning desire to not just return to the playoffs next year but go much farther.

One of the Yankees' clubhouse leaders showed his respect towards one of baseball's brightest young stars in an incredible display of sportsmanship.