Kansas City Royals ยท Shortstop
The dynamic shortstop continues to be one of the most exciting dual-threat contributors in fantasy baseball, blending elite speed with emerging power production that keeps improving year over year. Witt Jr. offers a unique skill set that fuels runs and stolen bases while adding meaningful home run and RBI totals from the shortstop position, where offensive production historically lags behind other infield spots. His batting average has remained consistently solid in the .280s, providing stability across the board, though the real upside lies in his potential to steal 25-30+ bases and push toward 25-30 home runs as his plate discipline and strength continue to develop. The main risk is that his offensive approach could regress if opposing pitchers exploit any weaknesses, but his youth and trajectory suggest he'll remain a centerpiece for any fantasy roster needing speed-power combination at a premium position.
Bobby Witt Records 30th Steal of Season
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt reached a significant milestone by stealing his 30th base of the 2026 season during Sunday's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia. Witt went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk in the win. The steal total puts him among the league leaders in stolen bases and demonstrates his elite speed and aggressive baserunning.
Jul 6, 2026
Bobby Witt homers twice but Royals fall short
Kansas City's Bobby Witt went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to Tampa Bay. Despite the shortstop's strong performance, the Royals could not keep pace with the Rays' offensive explosion.
Jul 1, 2026
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kansas City Royals | 150 | .254 | 20 | 80 | 82 | 30 | .294 | .428 | .722 |
| 2023 | Kansas City Royals | 158 | .276 | 30 | 96 | 97 | 49 | .319 | .495 | .814 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Royals | 161 | .332 | 32 | 109 | 125 | 31 | .389 | .588 | .977 |
| 2025 | Kansas City Royals | 157 | .295 | 23 | 88 | 99 | 38 | .351 | .501 | .852 |
| 2026 | Kansas City Royals | 85 | .292 | 12 | 36 | 48 | 30 | .364 | .467 | .831 |
| Career | Totals | 711 | .290 | 117 | 409 | 451 | 178 | .342 | .500 | .842 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZL Royals | 37 | .262 | 1 | 27 | 30 | 9 | .317 | .354 | .671 |
| 2021 | 2 teamsโผ | 123 | .290 | 33 | 97 | 99 | 29 | .361 | .575 | .936 |
| Career | Totals | 160 | .283 | 34 | 124 | 129 | 38 | .350 | .520 | .870 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand