Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB Star

Kansas City Royals / Shortstop / #7

Born: June 14, 2000 | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Infielder Right-handed batter

Scout's Note: Bobby Witt Jr. is one of MLB's most exciting young talents with exceptional power-speed combination and defensive versatility.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut (2022)

Made MLB debut on April 7, 2022 against Cleveland.

First career hit was a double off Shane Bieber.

230-30 Season (2023)

Became youngest Royal to achieve 30 HR/30 SB season.

Finished with 30 home runs and 49 stolen bases.

3Draft Selection

Selected 2nd overall in 2019 MLB Draft.

Highest drafted high school player since 1993.

4Gold Glove Finalist

2023 AL Gold Glove finalist at shortstop.

Recorded +13 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS).

5All-Star Futures Game

2019 Futures Game MVP at age 19.

Went 2-for-2 with HR and 3 RBIs.

Analyst's Note: Witt combines elite bat speed (75th percentile) with sprint speed (96th percentile), making him a true five-tool player.

1Power Hitting

Average exit velocity: 91.1 mph (2023).

Max exit velo: 115.3 mph (top 3% of MLB).

2Base Running

49 stolen bases in 2023 (2nd in AL).

Home-to-first in 4.05 seconds (elite speed).

3Defensive Range

+6 Outs Above Average at SS (2023).

Capable of playing 3B with strong arm.

1Batting Average

.276 career average (through 2023).

.319 BABIP shows consistent hard contact.

2Home Runs

50 career HRs in first two seasons.

20.8% HR/FB ratio (above MLB average).

3RBIs

189 RBIs through age-23 season.

.843 OPS with runners in scoring position.

4WAR

5.7 fWAR in 2023 (8th among AL position players).

Projected 6+ WAR potential in prime.

Scout's Projection: With improved plate discipline (reduced K% from 24.3% to 17.8% in 2023), Witt could develop into perennial MVP candidate.