Bobby Witt Jr.

Former Prospect Active on MLB Roster ... Kansas City Royals
High Level
MLB
Years
2019-2026 (2022-2026)
Proper Name
Robert Andrew Witt Jr.
Positions
SS (689) ... 3B (73) ... DH (17)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
June 14,2000   Age:  25.358
High School
Colleyville Heritage (Colleyville,TX)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 7,787,400
Service Time
4.000 (2025)
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
wittb002
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Son of Bobby Witt ... Nephew of Doug Witt   [2017] Participated in Under Armour All-America Game   [2018] Participated in Under Armour All-America Game   [2019] Originally Committed to Oklahoma ... Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas ... Golden Spikes award nominee ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#2 overall) by the Kansas City Royals   [2021] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (AL Team)   [2022] Topps All-Star Rookie   [2023] Played for United States in World Baseball Classic   [2024] Participated in All-Star Game Home Run Derby   [2025] Winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (Character and Integrity)   [2026] Played for United States in World Baseball Classic
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Draft Instances

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201912June-RegKansas City RoyalsYes2019-06-12SSHSTXColleyville Heritage (Colleyville,TX)HSHShsPremiumPremiumChad Lee 
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