Bobby Witt Jr.
#7 SS · Royals
Gold Glove '25Silver Slugger '25All-MLB 1st Team '25All-MLB First Team '25
Height
6'1"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B
A
A+
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 662 | 0.2896735 | 108 | 389 | 0.84099704 | 159 | 763 |
Current Contract
Length
11 years
Total Value
$288.8M
Guaranteed
$173.3M
AAV
$26.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Bobby Witt Jr. has cemented himself as an elite shortstop, earning an A performance grade that reflects his status among baseball's premier talents at the position. At 25 years old in his fourth MLB season, Witt Jr. has evolved into the franchise-caliber player Kansas City envisioned when they committed $26.3M AAV to secure his services long-term. His back-to-back Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards in 2024 and 2025 showcase a rare two-way excellence that few shortstops can match, while his consecutive All-MLB First Team selections underscore his elite status league-wide. The media narrative around Witt Jr. has reached superstar levels, with analysts consistently labeling him as potentially the most impactful player in baseball — a remarkable assessment for a player still in his mid-twenties. His leadership role with Team USA has only amplified his national profile, transforming him from a promising young talent into a legitimate face-of-the-franchise cornerstone. For a Royals organization navigating facility uncertainty, having a player of Witt Jr.'s caliber provides both on-field stability and a marketable star to build around for years to come.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A+
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Bobby Witt Jr., a position player for the Royals, is viewed as an elite, franchise-caliber talent at 25 years old. With 4 MLB seasons under the belt, Bobby has had time to establish a reputation around the league. At $26.3M per year, the team expects everyday production and lineup stability. Offensive and defensive production has been rated as elite-level, earning a A performance grade. Fans generally view Bobby as a positive contributor to the Royals's lineup. As a young star, sentiment is expected to stay elite barring injury -- the ceiling remains sky-high.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | vs DET | W 4-3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thu, 5/7 | vs CLE | L 5-8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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About this player
Bobby Witt Jr. is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at SS for the Royals. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Bobby Witt Jr.: Contract Value Index B, Performance A, Sentiment A+, Fan Verdict pending.
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