BOBBY WITT NEWS

Homers, steals base in win Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a stolen base in a 3-1 win Thursday in Toronto.

Impact Witt hit a solo blast during the fifth inning and added an infield single and a stolen base in the eighth. Over his last 10 games, the 22-year-old is hitting .381/.409/.571 with two homers and thefts. The rookie shortstop has 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases through 85 games, putting him within reach of a potential 30-30 campaign.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive again in nightcap Witt went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in a 7-3 win over the Tigers in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with two steals in the matinee, Witt had plenty left in the tank for the nightcap. Three of his four hits produced a run in the second game, and he added his 16th steal of the year in the contest. The rookie has put together a seven-game hitting streak, going 13-for-30 (.433) with four multi-hit efforts in that span. The surge has him up to a .252/.297/.453 slash line with 12 home runs, 45 RBI, 45 runs scored, 18 doubles and five triples through 343 plate appearances.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Witt went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored during a win over the Tigers in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact Witt singled and stole second in both the first and sixth frames. The superstar rookie has now swiped 15 bases in 18 attempts on the year, including eight since the start of June. He improved his season slash line to .243/.290/.444 with 44 runs scored and 34 extra-base hits through 338 plate appearances. Witt is 9-for-25 (.360) during his active six-game hitting streak.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. has 4 hits, Royals sweep twinbill vs Tigers

Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers steal in return Witt (hand) went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Witt missed a couple of games after he was hit by a pitch on the hand Tuesday versus the Astros. He's hit safely in his last games, going 4-for-13 (.308) in that span. The rookie should be good to go for an everyday role at shortstop going forward. He's slashing .236/.285/.442 with 12 home runs, 13 steals, 42 RBI, 43 runs scored, 16 doubles and five triples through 78 contests.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Witt (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting third Friday against the Guardians.

Impact Witt hasn't seen the field since suffering the hand injury late in Tuesday's contest, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series opener in Cleveland. The 22-year-old is 3-for-21 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs through five appearances in July.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Here's how KC Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. stacks up in the AL Rookie of the Year race One betting site has Witt among the top three contenders for the award.

JULY 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takes part in on-field workout Witt (hand), who remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston, is scheduled to field grounders and take swings as the Royals look to gauge his availability moving forwa...

Impact Manager Mike Matheny said that all scans conducted on Witt's right hand came back clean, but the club will wait and see how the star rookie responds to Thursday's on-field workout before a determination is made on when he might be ready to return to the lineup. Nicky Lopez is expected to fill in as the Royals' primary shortstop for however long Witt's absence may linger.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Witt (hand) is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Astros, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Witt will be unavailable for a second straight contest after he was hit in the right hand by a pitch Tuesday. He remains day-to-day while Nicky Lopez takes over at shortstop again Thursday.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Witt (hand) isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Witt suffered a hand injury Tuesday against the Astros but underwent X-rays that came back negative. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but Nicky Lopez will start at shortstop and bat ninth Wednesday.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's hand X-rays clean after 3-RBI game HOUSTON -- When Bobby Witt Jr. grabbed his right hand in pain after a 97 mph fastball squarely hit his right knuckle in the top of the ninth...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals rookie star Bobby Witt Jr. dazzles, then departs game with hand injury Witt had a home run, three RBIs and a couple defensive gems, but he left the game in the ninth inning.

JULY 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

X-rays return negative Witt had X-rays on his hand come back negative after being struck by a pitch during Tuesday's loss to Houston, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was unable to finish his plate appearance after being struck during the ninth inning -- he wasn't granted first base since he offered at the pitch -- but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Witt launched his 12th homer earlier in the contest and finished 2-for-5 with three RBI. He could still undergo additional testing and should be considered day-to-day.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's game Witt was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros after being struck by a pitch on the hand, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Witt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI before being struck by the ball on the hand while offering at a pitch during the ninth inning, and he was unable to finish the plate appearance. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the 22-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's contest.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers History Today: Bobby Witt Sr. Goes Yard Bobby Witt Jr. is emerging as a top rookie hitter, but his father pulled off a Rangers first back in 1997

JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. Climbs Again in Latest MLB Pipeline Rookie Ladder Witt’s been heating up as of late, and he’s building more and more of a Rookie of the Year case.

JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Snags 12th steal Witt went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The rookie is putting the finishing touches on a solid June. Through 24 games on the month, Witt has a .264/.324/.505 slash line with five of his 11 homers and five of his 12 steals in addition to 14 RBI and 17 runs. While there could be more growing pains ahead, the 22-year-old could also be gearing up for a very big second half.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Witt went 0-for-1 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact This was the first three-walk game of Witt's career, and the third time in five games he's gotten on base multiple times. The shortstop has hit .264 with an .844 OPS in June, lifting his season numbers to a .242 batting average and .759 OPS through 287 plate appearances. He's added 11 home runs, 11 stolen bases, 37 RBI, 40 runs scored, 16 doubles and five triples. Witt's walking at a 6.0 percent rate -- that's a bit lower than the 9.3 percent clip he posted across Double-A and Triple-A in 2021, but it's power over patience that makes the 22-year-old an increasingly reliable option in fantasy.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'One of the best plays I've seen.' Bobby Witt Jr. wows Royals with defensive gem “He’s an electric player so it’s it’s cool to kind of watch him do his thing,” a Royals teammate said of Bobby Witt Jr.

JUNE 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Solo shot in loss Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Witt put the Royals on the board in the bottom of the third on a solo shot off Jared Koenig. The rookie has a hit in back-to-back games after picking up two on Saturday and has a total of six hits in his last four games. The home run was Witt's 11th of the year and goes along with 10 steals and a .243/.286/.468 slash line.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's first 2-HR game helps KC win wild one ANAHEIM -- Part of why Bobby Witt Jr. was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the game’s top prospect heading into 2022 is his 70-grade power tool. Th...

JUNE 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

First career multi-homer game Witt went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, a double, four RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 12-11 extra-innings win over the Angels.

Impact Normally, a two-homer game from a big-name rookie would be the headline, but Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani put on an ever bigger show with a pair of long balls and eight RBI. Nonetheless, this was one of the best games of Witt's young career, and it ended a seven-game homer drought. The 22-year-old rookie is up to 10 homers, 36 RBI, 38 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and 16 doubles through 65 contests while adding a .243/.288/.458 slash line.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Despite His Flaws, Bobby Witt Jr. Looks the Part for the Royals Witt is showing flashes of the potential the Royals banked on when they drafted him in 2019.

JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM