All the latest on Kansas City Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. including news, stats, records & history.
Witt Jr. is a do-it-all five-tool player who hits for average and power, plays a phenomenal shortstop, and is one of the fastest players in the league.
Player Information
Name | Bobby Witt Jr. |
Age | 25 |
Height | 6-1 |
Weight | 200 lbs |
Birthday | June 14, 2000 |
Birthplace | Colleyville, TX |
College | None (committed to Oklahoma, but chose to go pro) |
Drafted | 2019: Round 1, Pick 2 |
Pro Experience | 4 years |
Team(s) | Kansas City Royals (2022-) |
MLB Career Stats
Home Runs | 105 |
Runs Batted In | 373 |
Hits | 722 |
Batting Average | .290 |
Last updated 3/17/26
Single Season Career Highs
Home Runs | 32 (2024) |
Runs Batted In | 109 (2024) |
Hits | 211 (2024) *led MLB |
Batting Average | .332 (2024) *led MLB |
Awards and Honors
2x MLB All-Star (2024, 2025)
2x Gold Glove Award (2024, 2025)
2x Silver Slugger Award (2024, 2025)
2x MLB Hits Leader (2024, 2025)
Salary and Contract
Witt Jr. signed a 11 year, $288,777,777 contract with the Royals, with an average annual salary of $26,252,525.
He can opt out of his deal after the 2030 season when he is 30 years old.
Source: Spotrac
