Robert Andrew Witt Jr. (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Royals selected him second overall in the 2019 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2022. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Bobby Witt Jr.. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com. 14 hours ago · Bobby Witt Jr. Injury Update After Witt was absent from the Royals lineup for a third consecutive game on Monday, concerns began to mount as the team’s postseason hopes rely on the superstar’s Jun 26, 2025 · The 25-year-old Witt joins Team USA captain Aaron Judge and pitcher Paul Skenes as players who have announced their participation in the WBC, and the trio will help anchor an American team looking to rebound after finishing runner-up to Japan in 2023. 3 days ago · But superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is suddenly in limbo. After leaving the game with Minnesota before the seventh inning began with lower-back spasms, Witt's availability for the rest of the View the profile of Kansas City Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Bobby Witt Jr. is the electrifying shortstop for the Kansas City Royals and one of MLB’s most exciting young talents. The son of former MLB pitcher Bobby Witt, he was selected second overall in the 2019 draft and quickly became the face of the Royals’ franchise. Known for his rare combination of power, speed, and elite defense, Witt became the first Royal to join the 30-30 club (30 HRs, 30