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Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. is a professional baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. Drafted second overall in 2019, he debuted in MLB in 2022 and was selected for the All-Star Game in 2024.

June 14, 2000: Birth of Bobby Witt Jr.

On June 14, 2000, Bobby Witt Jr. was born.

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2018: High School Home Run Derby Champion

In 2018, Bobby Witt Jr. won the High School Home Run Derby at Nationals Park.

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2019: Signs with the Kansas City Royals

After being drafted, Bobby Witt Jr. signed with the Kansas City Royals for $7.79 million in 2019.

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2019: Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year

Bobby Witt Jr. was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year in 2019.

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2020: Minor League Season Cancelled

Bobby Witt Jr. did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2021: Minor League Success

In 2021, Bobby Witt Jr. played for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Omaha Storm Chasers in the minor leagues. He was awarded both the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year Award and the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Award.

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April 5, 2022: Makes Opening Day Roster

On April 5, 2022, the Kansas City Royals announced that Bobby Witt Jr. had made the Opening Day roster.

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2022: MLB Debut

Bobby Witt Jr. made his MLB debut in 2022.

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2022: Joins 20-20 Club

During the 2022 season, Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 20th home run, making him the fifth player in MLB history to join the 20-20 club in their first season.

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2023: World Baseball Classic Participation

Bobby Witt Jr. played for the United States national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

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February 5, 2024: Signs Contract Extension

On February 5, 2024, Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million contract extension with the Kansas City Royals.

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2024: First All-Star Game Selection

In 2024, Bobby Witt Jr. was named to his first All-Star Game.

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