Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB Rising Star

Shortstop / Kansas City Royals / #7

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

Infielder Right-handed batter

Scout's Note: Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the most exciting young talents in Major League Baseball with exceptional five-tool potential.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut on April 7, 2022 with the Kansas City Royals.

2Draft Selection

Selected 2nd overall in the 2019 MLB Draft by Kansas City.

32023 Season

Achieved 30-30 season (30 HR, 30 SB) in 2023.

4Defensive Skills

Gold Glove caliber shortstop with elite arm strength.

5All-Star

Named to 2023 MLB All-Star Game.

Analyst's Insight: Witt combines power, speed and defensive excellence rarely seen in young players. His ceiling is MVP-caliber.

1Batting

Aggressive right-handed hitter with light-tower power.

2Baserunning

Elite speed (30+ stolen bases in 2023) with 90th percentile sprint speed.

3Fielding

Exceptional range and plus-plus arm at shortstop.

1Batting Average

Career .275 hitter through 2023 season.

2Home Runs

50+ career HRs before age 24.

3Stolen Bases

79 stolen bases in first two MLB seasons.

4WAR

5.7 WAR in 2023 (6th among AL position players).

Statcast Data: Ranks in top 10% of MLB in exit velocity, sprint speed, and defensive runs saved.