Witt Jr. is making a name for himself in his third season with Kansas City, emerging as a true star that's turning heads across the league.
Not every player is born with the same level of talent, and Bobby Witt Jr., the 23-year-old Royals shortstop, is proof that some are born with something truly extraordinary.
His advanced metrics are equally impressive, placing him among the top performers in Major League Baseball. Witt Jr.'s .392 wOBA ranks in the top 5% in MLB. Additionally, his .455 xwOBAcon is in the top 8% in MLB, indicating that his success is not just luck but a result of consistently making solid contact with the ball.
Witt Jr.'s speed is also exceptional, clocking in at a sprint speed of 30.4 feet per second, ranking him second in MLB. Recently, he made history as the first MLB player since Barry Bonds in 1992 to reach at least 100 total bases, 30 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases in his first 50 games of a season. His total of 19 stolen bases currently places him fourth in all of baseball.
Baseball runs in Witt Jr.'s family, as his father, Bobby Witt, had a successful MLB career as a pitcher. Bobby Witt Sr. pitched for 16 seasons in the MLB, known for his fastball and curveball. He even pitched a no-hitter in 1994 for the Texas Rangers against the Royals.
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