Witt went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs, five RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Royals.
The 22-year-old very nearly willed Kansas City to a win, taking Patrick Corbin deep in the sixth inning and going yard off Erasmo Ramirez in the seventh, but the Royals' bullpen poured more gas on the fire than Witt could put out. He's enjoying a strong finish to May, slashing .300/.321/.540 over the last 12 games with three homers, three steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Steals another bag
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Witt went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one steal in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.
Witt broke out of a mini-slump Tuesday, tallying a pair of singles after going 1-of-15 (.067) in his last four games. He showcased his elite speed, reaching on a bunt to lead off the fifth then stealing second before being driven in by Edward Olivares. After stealing 30 bases in 2022 (150 games), Witt has swiped 14 through 49 games while slashing .227/.266/.404.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Moved down to sixth in lineup
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Witt is batting sixth for the Royals on Monday versus the Tigers.
Witt has been the team's leadoff hitter almost exclusively this season and hadn't batted below third previously this year. The young infielder has managed just a .226/.267/.410 slash line this season and has a .581 OPS across his last 10 contests. Lefty-hitting Nick Pratto has been elevated to the leadoff spot for Kansas City against righty Michael Lorenzen.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Racking up steals
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Witt went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres.
Witt walked and stole second in the Royals' three-run sixth inning. He is up to 13 steals in 15 attempts this season as he is delivering on the basepaths. Witt has not taken a step forward at the plate, as he has .706 OPS in 2023. He has been better in May, however, posting a .788 OPS in 15 games this month.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Homers, plates three RBI in loss
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Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.
Witt doubled home two runs in the third and then capped off his day with a solo blast in the ninth to cut the Brewers' lead to 9-6. It was his third home run of the month and he's now posted back-to-back games with multiple hits. Witt remains the Royals' leadoff hitter despite slashing just .233/.271/.442 with seven homers, 18 RBI, 26 runs and a 9:39 BB:K over 181 plate appearances.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Notches two more thefts
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Witt went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Thursday in a 4-3 victory against the White Sox.
Witt went hitless for the second straight game, but he made the most of his first-inning walk by proceeding to swipe both second and third base. The speedster is up to 12 thefts on 14 attempts this season, tying him for fifth in steals in the majors. Witt has been particularly active on the basepaths this month, swiping five bags through nine contests.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Swipes two bags in win
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Witt went 2-for-5 with a run and two stolen bases Monday in a 12-5 victory versus the White Sox.
Witt continued his strong hitting from atop the order, extending his modest hit streak to six games with a pair of singles. He added two thefts, bringing his season total to 10. Witt is one of 10 major-leaguers to reach double-digit thefts thus far, and he's added six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs and a .240/.279/.438 slash line through 154 plate appearances.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Hits two-run blast in loss
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Witt went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics.
The homer was Witt's second in the last four games. He's notched five RBI in that span, and he's scored at least one run in each of his last seven contests. The shortstop is slashing .234/.276/.445 with six homers, 15 RBI, 22 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 33 games this season.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: On bench Friday
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Witt is absent from the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
It's a rare day off for the young infielder. Maikel Garcia will handle shortstop while Witt gets some rest, with Hunter Dozier covering third base.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Gets aboard four times Thursday
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Witt went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-10 loss to the Orioles.
Witt delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, but he was caught stealing immediately afterwards, limiting the Royals' chance to rally. He's now 8-for-10 on the basepaths this season. The shortstop has gone 5-for-14 (.357) with three extra-base hits over three games in May, but on the season he's slashing .237/.281/.435 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 21 runs scored, five doubles and three triples through 32 games as the Royals' main leadoff hitter.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Goes yard in loss
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Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.
Witt led off the bottom of the first with a no doubter to center field, but he could not generate anything else at the plate. The 23-year-old has yet to find some consistency on offense so far this season. He's now slashing .221/.264/.410 with five homers, 11 RBI, 18 runs, seven steals and a 7:28 BB:K over 129 plate appearances.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Records sixth steal
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Witt went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Twins.
The steal was Witt's first since he swiped three bags April 12 versus the Rangers. The shortstop has gone 4-for-22 (.182) over his last five games, causing his season slash line to drop to .241/.281/.426 over 114 plate appearances. He's at least been solid with the counting stats, racking up four home runs, six steals, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored through 27 contests.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Goes deep in loss
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Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.
Witt has hit safely in five straight games, going 5-for-21 (.238) with two homers and a triple in that span. The shortstop is up to four long balls this season, and he's added five stolen bases, nine RBI and 12 runs scored across 91 plate appearances. He's maintained a solid .256/.297/.465 slash line.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Pops third homer
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Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Rangers.
Witt got the Royals on the board in the third inning, but they were again badly outmatched. The shortstop has been a bright spot for the struggling team, posting five extra-base hits over his last seven contests. For the season, the 22-year-old is slashing .260/.308/.466 with three homers, seven RBI, 11 runs scored, five stolen bases, two triples and two doubles through 19 games.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Three hits in three straight games
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Witt went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-3 loss to Atlanta.
Witt went from cold to hot in a hurry. He's gone 12-for-22 (.545) during his active five-game hitting streak, and he's added four stolen bases in that span. The shortstop's surge has him up to .298/.344/.474 with two home runs, five steals, six RBI and eight runs scored in 15 contests. The Royals' offense hasn't been very good behind him, which is hurting his counting stats, but there's still plenty to like from the talented 22-year-old when he's hitting like this.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Tallies three hits
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Witt went 3-for-4 in Friday's 10-3 loss to Atlanta.
Witt's slow start to the season is quickly becoming a fading memory, as he's gone 9-for-17 (.529) over his last four games. While he didn't directly generate any run-scoring plays, it's good to see the shortstop swinging the bat well. He's up to a .269/.321/.423 slash line with two home runs, five stolen bases, six RBI and six runs scored through 14 contests.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Racks up three steals Wednesday
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Witt went 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, an RBI and three stolen bases in a 10-1 victory versus Texas on Wednesday.
Witt singled and stole first base in the first inning, setting the tone for a fruitful evening for his fantasy managers. He knocked in a run with a triple his next time up, then singled and swiped both second and third base before scoring in the seventh frame. With his effort on the basepaths, the speedy young shortstop more than doubled his stolen-base total -- which jumped from two to five -- on the campaign. Witt started off slowly this season but is starting to pick up the pace, going 6-for-13 with three runs, two RBI and four thefts over his past three contests.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Nabs second steal
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Witt went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Rangers.
Things looked promising for Kansas City when Witt began the contest with a single, subsequently stole second base and came around to score on an error. That would prove to be the high point of hope for the Royals, however, as Texas scored the game's next 11 runs. Witt at least gave his fantasy managers something to celebrate with his second theft of the campaign, which he's complemented with two homers and four RBI. However, the second-year shortstop has struggled overall with a .158/.238/.316 slash line through 11 contests.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Swats homer in victory
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Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over San Francisco.
Witt got the Royals on the scoreboard with his second homer of the season in the sixth inning off Giants starter Sean Manaea. The shortstop also struck out twice, however, and has struggled to a .161/.235/.355 slash line over the first nine games. It's just a matter of time until more hits start falling for Witt.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Not starting Friday
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Witt isn't in the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
After breaking a cold streak by going 2-for-5 with a home run Thursday, Witt will get a day to rest Friday. The young infielder will yield shortstop duties to Nicky Lopez, who will bat seventh.
