BOBBY WITT NEWS

Swats 13th homer Witt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact He took Kenta Maeda deep in the fourth inning to get the Royals on the board, but they were already staring at 4-0 hole at that point. Witt has four multi-hit efforts in the last five games, and since the beginning of June the 23-year-old is slashing .307/.354/.430 with three of his 13 homers and eight of his 25 steals on the year.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in loss Witt went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in a loss to the Twins on Monday.

Impact Witt has settled into the No. 2 spot in the order of late, as he's batted there in all but two of his 17 starts since June 16. The shortstop came into Monday with a modest two thefts during that span, but he boosted his season total to 25 with the pair of steals in the loss. Witt swiped 30 bags as a rookie last season and appears to be well on his way to surpassing that total as a sophomore.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Witt went 1-for-4 with a steal and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Witt singled to lead off the fourth and wound up stealing second before crossing home for the Royals' only run of the afternoon. The 23-year-old is now up to 23 steals on the year and is well on his way of surpassing the 30 steals he had in 150 games as a rookie last season. Witt has displayed some inconsistencies at the plate thus far, but has four hits over his last three games and is now slashing .247/.290/.426 with 12 homers, 38 RBI, 43 runs and a 19:67 BB:K over 334 plate appearances.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits homer, steals bag in loss Witt went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and steal in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Witt hit a home run and stole a base in the same game for the third time this year. It was the 23-year-old's sixth multi-hit outing of June, and he's slashing .323/.373/.452 during that 16-game stretch. His overall slash line (.248/.289/.434) could still use some work, but Witt has 12 home runs and 22 stolen bases through 71 games (308 plate appearances), giving him one of the highest fantasy ceilings in MLB.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Witt flashing All-Star potential, but losses continue to pile up DETROIT -- When Bobby Witt Jr. flashes nearly all his tools on a baseball field, it’s easy to see why scouts and baseball officials believe...

JUNE 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in four Witt went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Saturday's 10-9 win over the Angels.

Impact Witt had a pair of two-run knocks, a double in the seventh inning and a single one frame later, to help the Royals erase a six-run deficit. This was his fifth multi-hit effort in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 17-for-51 (.333). The shortstop is still hitting just .247 on the year, but he's trending in the right direction. Witt has added ample counting stats with 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, 10 doubles and four triples through 69 games.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with three hits Witt went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact Witt has maintained a hot bat in June, hitting .319 (15-for-47) over his last 12 games. He's driven in four runs over his last four contests as well. While a .244 batting average and .707 OPS aren't all that impressive, the talented shortstop is showing a few more flashes of potential lately. He's added 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored over 67 contests this season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, two RBI in loss Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Impact The 412-foot blast in the third inning was the 11th on the season for Witt and his first long ball since May 29. The star shortstop continues to put up solid counting stats despite underwhelming ratios. Witt is the only player in the American League with at least 10 home runs and 20 steals, and has done so in spite of a .237/.276/.422 slash line.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks thrice, adds steal Witt went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Witt had gone 20 games without drawing a walk prior to Monday, though he was able to limit himself to 17 strikeouts over that span. He's striking out at a 20.9 percent rate while walking at a 5.0 percent clip in 2023, making marginal improvements in both areas over his 2022 numbers. The shortstop is also slashing .237/.277/.414 with 10 home runs, 21 steals, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored over 65 contests.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 20-steal club Witt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Witt has swiped five bags over his last nine games, a span in which he's hit .250 (9-for-36) with a home run and two RBI. The theft was his 20th of the year, ranking him fourth in the majors. He's still having some trouble hitting consistently, as he's batting .234 on the year. Witt's added 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 37 runs scored, eight doubles and four triples. He's at virtually no risk of losing his place in the lineup, and the counting stats make up for mediocre ratios.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another steal Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Witt has hit safely in seven of his last 11 games, and he's made the most of his trips on base with six steals in that span. The shortstop is up to 19 thefts in 23 attempts this season, putting him on track to breeze past the 30 steals he recorded as a rookie in 2022. He's batting just .233 with a .687 OPS, 10 home runs, 27 RBI and 37 runs scored as a near-everyday presence in the top half of the Royals' order.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits, steals base Witt went 3-for-5 with one run scored and one steal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Witt snapped out of a minor slump, posting three singles after entering Saturday's game 2-for-20 (.100) in his last five appearances. The youngster has slashed .236/..272/.430 with 10 home runs and 18 stolen bases through 57 games. His 18 steals rank fourth in MLB, five of which have come in his last nine games.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Everybody wants to do more': Witt's miscues magnified in loss to Rockies KANSAS CITY -- Several times throughout his rookie season last year, Bobby Witt Jr. felt the game speed up on him as he tried to do too much...

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Logs another steal Witt went 0-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Witt got the Royals on the board with a fielder's choice in the ninth inning, and he stole second but was left there to end the game. While he's gone just 1-for-16 over his last four games, he's also managed two steals in that span. The shortstop has gone 11 contests without a walk, striking out 13 times in that span. He's slashing just .228/.266/.430 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs scored and 17 steals through 55 games. The poor plate discipline has seen him hitting in the heart of the order recently after opening the year as the Royals' leadoff man.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Showcases power and speed Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Witt stole his 16th bag of the season and hit his 10th home run of the year. The only other players with double figures in each of those categories already is Ronald Acuna and Josh Lowe. Witt hit 20 long balls and stole 30 bags as a rookie last year, and the 22-year-old is on pace to shatter both of those marks in 2023, barring he stays healthy.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge effort not enough Friday Witt went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs, five RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Royals.

Impact The 22-year-old very nearly willed Kansas City to a win, taking Patrick Corbin deep in the sixth inning and going yard off Erasmo Ramirez in the seventh, but the Royals' bullpen poured more gas on the fire than Witt could put out. He's enjoying a string finish to May, slashing .300/.321/.540 over the last 12 games with three homers, three steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Witt shows he's 'got it all' with 2 HRs, 5 RBIs KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. flew around the bases, unsure of whether the ball he just hammered to the left-center-field fence in the seven...

MAY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Steals another bag Witt went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one steal in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Witt broke out of a mini-slump Tuesday, tallying a pair of singles after going 1-of-15 (.067) in his last four games. He showcased his elite speed, reaching on a bunt to lead off the fifth then stealing second before being driven in by Edward Olivares. After stealing 30 bases in 2022 (150 games), Witt has swiped 14 through 49 games while slashing .227/.266/.404.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved down to sixth in lineup Witt is batting sixth for the Royals on Monday versus the Tigers.

Impact Witt has been the team's leadoff hitter almost exclusively this season and hadn't batted below third previously this year. The young infielder has managed just a .226/.267/.410 slash line this season and has a .581 OPS across his last 10 contests. Nick Pratto has been elevated to the leadoff spot for Kansas City.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up steals Witt went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres.

Impact Witt walked and stole second in the Royals three-run sixth inning. He is up to 13 steals in 15 attempts this season as he is delivering on the base paths. Witt has not taken a step forward at the plate, as he has .706 OPS in 2023. He has been better in May, posting a .789 OPS in 15 games this month.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, plate 3 RBI in loss Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Witt doubled home two runs in the third and then capped off his day with a solo blast in the ninth to cut the Brewers' lead to 9-6. It was his third home run of the month and he's now posted back-to-back games with multiple hits. Witt remains the Royals' leadoff hitter despite slashing just .233/.271/.442 with seven homers, 18 RBI, 26 runs and a (:39 BB:K over 181 plate appearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two more thefts Witt went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Thursday in a 4-3 victory against the White Sox.

Impact Witt went hitless for the second straight game, but he made the most of his first-inning walk by proceeding to swipe both second and third base. The speedster is up to 12 thefts on 14 attempts this season, tying him for fifth in steals in the majors. Witt has been particularly active on the basepaths this month, swiping five bags through nine contests.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Witt went 2-for-5 with a run and two stolen bases Monday in a 12-5 victory versus the White Sox.

Impact Witt continued his strong hitting from atop the order, extending his modest hit streak to six games with a pair of singles. He added two thefts, bringing his season total to 10. Witt is one of 10 major-leaguers to reach double-digit thefts thus far, and he's added six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs and a .240/.279/.438 slash line through 154 plate appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two-run blast in loss Witt went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics.

Impact The homer was Witt's second in the last four games. He's notched five RBI in that span, and he's scored at least one run in each of his last seven contests. The shortstop is slashing .234/.276/.445 with six homers, 15 RBI, 22 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 33 games this season.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Witt is absent from the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact It's a rare day off for the young infielder. Maikel Garcia will handle shortstop while Witt gets some rest, with Hunter Dozier covering third base.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE