Bobby Witt
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.332
HR
32
RBI
109
R
125
SB
31
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
In 2022, Witt missed the memo that rookies were supposed to struggle. In 2023, he missed the long-held belief that sophomores slump as pitchers begin to find weaknesses in younger players to exploit them. The young man was the only other player in baseball besides Ronald Acuna to post at least 30 homers and 40 steals in 2023 and finished tied with Corbin Carroll as the sixth most valuable player in standard league formats. Witt contributed to all five categories while excelling in four of them in 2023. The only area that could stand to improve is his acceptance of walks, as he appears to like them as much as his old man hated to dish them out on the mound. If Witt could boost his OBP over .350, he could lead the league in stolen bases in 2024. As you set your draft preferences for 2024, understand Witt may not even be there if you pick as high as third. Read Past Outlooks
Getting first day off
Witt isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
After starting the first 160 games of the season, Witt will get a chance to rest Saturday now that the Royals have officially punched their ticket to the postseason. Maikel Garcia will shift to shortstop in Witt's stead, allowing Paul DeJong to pick up a start at the hot corner.
After starting the first 160 games of the season, Witt will get a chance to rest Saturday now that the Royals have officially punched their ticket to the postseason. Maikel Garcia will shift to shortstop in Witt's stead, allowing Paul DeJong to pick up a start at the hot corner.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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124
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#9
37
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+20%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .808 | 438 | 18 | 57 | .282 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .850 | 1597 | 64 | 228 | .290 | ||||
2024vs Left | .846 | 143 | 4 | 18 | .316 | ||||
2024vs Right | 1.012 | 566 | 28 | 91 | .336 | ||||
2023vs Left | .862 | 147 | 8 | 15 | .297 | ||||
2023vs Right | .800 | 547 | 22 | 81 | .270 | ||||
2022vs Left | .717 | 148 | 6 | 24 | .234 | ||||
2022vs Right | .724 | 484 | 14 | 56 | .260 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+25%
OPS at Home
2024
+32%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .938 | 1000 | 41 | 158 | .323 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .748 | 1035 | 41 | 127 | .254 | ||||
2024Home | 1.117 | 347 | 14 | 57 | .382 | ||||
2024Away | .844 | 362 | 18 | 52 | .284 | ||||
2023Home | .885 | 347 | 19 | 61 | .298 | ||||
2023Away | .741 | 347 | 11 | 35 | .254 | ||||
2022Home | .799 | 306 | 8 | 40 | .288 | ||||
2022Away | .651 | 326 | 12 | 40 | .223 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Bobby Witt compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.54BB Rate
8.0%K Rate
15.0%BABIP
.354ISO
.256AVG
.332OBP
.389SLG
.588OPS
.977wOBA
.415Exit Velocity
92.7 mphHard Hit Rate
35.7%Barrels/PA
10.9%Expected BA
.315Expected SLG
.577Sprint Speed
26.5 ft/secGround Ball %
37.0%Line Drive %
18.6%Fly Ball %
44.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
2020
Rookies are supposed to struggle, but someone forgot to tell Witt Jr. He crushed the ball throughout the Cactus League and defied the odds to make the Opening Day roster for the Royals. While he did struggle to accept walks, leading to issues in OBP leagues, he also became just the sixth player age 22 or younger to homer at least 20 times and steal at least 30 bases, while also scoring 80 runs and driving in 80, joining the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Ronald Acuna Jr, Cesar Cedeno, Willie Davis and Mike Trout who did that at ages 21 and 22. Many of his age peers were still in A and AA ball while Witt Jr had an above league average OPS despite the low walk total. He has gone from wildcard last winter to a likely first-round selection in standard 5x5 leagues this winter. The OBP penalty may hang around for another season, but he could be peak Hanley Ramirez in a hurry with his bat and legs.
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Two hits, steal in win
Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Nationals.
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Tallies three more hits
Witt went 3-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.
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Swipes 30th bag
Witt went 0-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.
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Grand in loss
Witt went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers.
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Tops 100 RBI for first time
Witt went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.
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First SS with two 30-30 seasons
Witt closed the 2024 regular season with 32 home runs and 31 steals, and he's the first shortstop in MLB history with multiple 30-30 campaigns.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old has quickly evolved into one of the best players in MLB since making his debut in 2022, and he's expected to finish second in voting for American League MVP this year behind Aaron Judge. In addition to the home runs and stolen bases, Witt had a .332/.389/.588 slash line with 45 doubles, 11 triples, 109 RBI and 125 runs in 161 regular-season games.
The 24-year-old has quickly evolved into one of the best players in MLB since making his debut in 2022, and he's expected to finish second in voting for American League MVP this year behind Aaron Judge. In addition to the home runs and stolen bases, Witt had a .332/.389/.588 slash line with 45 doubles, 11 triples, 109 RBI and 125 runs in 161 regular-season games.