The Kansas City Royals shortstop came inches short of matching Teoscar Hernández on his last swing of the 2024 Home Run Derby
Bobby Witt Jr. put on a show Monday night. His drive to win the 2024 Home Run Derby at Arlington, Texas, roughly 20 minutes away from where he grew up, may have not ended the way he wanted, but it was still an amazing, and memorable performance.
He needed 407 as it hit the middle of the left-center-field wall, inches short. Afterward, the 24-year-old Witt posted a simple message on social media: "That was fun!" But it may have been even more fun to watch.Bobby Witt Jr. finishes his semifinal round with 17 homers. So close! Witt grew up about a half hour away from Globe Life Field and said he expects to have about 100 friends and family in the stands for the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game. He ultimately fell short, but Witt put on a heck of a show as the final hitter.
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