Bobby Witt Jr.

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Kansas City Royals · SS

Age 266' 1" · 200 lbsBats Right

#10 Current#3 Preseason#2 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

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.

News Updates

Royals edge Diamondbacks behind Witt's three-run homer and Lynch's pitching
Bobby Witt hit a crucial three-run home run to lead Kansas City to a 5-2 victory over Arizona, while pitcher Daniel Lynch earned the win over five innings. The Royals continue their strong performance with contributions from both their offense and pitching staff. Kansas City's winning ways make them a team to follow in the playoff race.
Sep 10, 2026
Bobby Witt launches 14th home run for Royals
Witt went 1-for-5 but delivered a solo home run in Kansas City's shutout win over the Angels. The shortstop's power continues to provide fantasy value despite limited overall activity at the plate.
Aug 17, 2026
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

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Kansas City Royals	150	632	591	.254	20	80	82	30	135	.294	.428	.722
2023	Kansas City Royals	158	694	641	.276	30	96	97	49	121	.319	.495	.814
2024	Kansas City Royals	161	709	636	.332	32	109	125	31	106	.389	.588	.977
2025	Kansas City Royals	157	687	623	.295	23	88	99	38	125	.351	.501	.852
2026	Kansas City Royals	143	632	558	.281	18	54	94	45	109	.359	.441	.800
Career	Totals	769	3354	3049	.288	123	427	497	193	596	.343	.493	.836

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2019	AZL Royals	37	180	164	.262	1	27	30	9	35	.317	.354	.671
2021	2 teams▼	123	564	497	.290	33	97	99	29	131	.361	.575	.936
Career	Totals	160	744	661	.283	34	124	129	38	166	.350	.520	.870

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	29	28	.321	0	0	7	2	5	.345	.429	.774

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	133	116	.250	2	6	23	10	21	.338	.362	.700

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.2 mph

Max EV117.2 mph

Launch Angle16.4°

Barrel %11.3%

K %17.2%

Hard Hit %50.9%

Sprint Speed30.1 ft/s

Bat Speed73.9 mph

Whiff %24.8%

Chase %33.8%

xBA0.302

xSLG0.504

xwOBA0.378

GB%36.0%

FB%26.7%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

Kansas City Royals

150

632

591

.254

135

.294

.428

.722

2023

Kansas City Royals

158

694

641

.276

121

.319

.495

.814

2024

Kansas City Royals

161

709

636

.332

109

125

106

.389

.588

.977

2025

Kansas City Royals

157

687

623

.295

125

.351

.501

.852

2026

Kansas City Royals

143

632

558

.281

109

.359

.441

.800

Career

Totals

769

3354

3049

.288

123

427

497

193

596

.343

.493

.836

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

AZL Royals

180

164

.262

.317

.354

.671

2021

2 teams▼

123

564

497

.290

131

.361

.575

.936

Career

Totals

160

744

661

.283

124

129

166

.350

.520

.870

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.321

.345

.429

.774

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

133

116

.250

.338

.362

.700