Top Kansas City Royals prospect Bobby Witt Jr. should make his debut this coming season for the Royals.
Witt’s father Bobby pitched for seven big league clubs. The elder Witt was the third overall pick of the 1985 draft, chosen by the Texas Rangers.
Playing both shortstop and third base last season, Witt hit a combined .290/.361/.576/.936 in 564 plate appearances covering 123 games. He hit 33 home runs, and drove in 97 runs. He stole 29 bases in 40 attempts, and scored 99 runs. Witt struck out 131 times, and earned 51 walks. As he was having a very good year, it was a surprise to this writer that Witt did not make his big league debut in last year’s 2021 season. That should change this spring. projects Witt to be the Royals opening day third baseman, with Nicky Lopez playing shortstop and Adalberto Mondesi at second base. Of course, over the course of spring training, those projections could change. In fact, it would not surprise to see Witt as the Royals opening day shortstop.
To this scout, Witt is a true five-tool player. He has strong hands and wrists and brings enough power to become a substantial home run threat. Witt has shown a capability to play above average defense. He can play shortstop, third base, and probably outfield positions with a strong arm, excellent speed, good range and quick hands.
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