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Robert Andrew Witt Jr. (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected second overall by the Royals in the 2019 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2022.
Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Team: Kansas City Royals (majors) , in Colleyville, Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft from Colleyville Heritage HS (Colleyville, TX).
Fullname: Robert Andrew Witt Jr. Born: 6/14/2000 in Colleyville, TX. Draft: 2019, Kansas City Royals, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 2. High School: Colleyville Heritage, Colleyville, TX. Debut: 4/07/2022. Relationship (s): brother-in-law of Zach Neal son of Bobby Witt. Follow: View More Bio Info +.
Jun 14, 2000 · View the profile of Kansas City Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Sep 29, 2023 · Witt became the first Royal with a 30-30 season, but his 49 steals this season make him just the fifth player in Major League history to have 30-plus homers and 49 or more stolen bases in a season, joining Eric Davis (1987), Barry Bonds (‘90), Mike Trout (‘12) and Ronald Acuña Jr. this year.
Apr 7, 2022 · KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr.’s debut is a monumental moment in Royals history, not just because he will become the youngest position player in franchise history to make his big league debut on Opening Day. As the No. 1 prospect in baseball and the rare five-tool talent, Witt’s arrival.
Feb 6, 2024 · The Kansas City Royals and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. agreed Monday to the longest contract in franchise history, an 11-year pact that includes three years of team options that could keep the rising star with the ballclub through the 2037 season.
