7 fun milestones in Bobby Witt Jr.'s Royals career

This collection of stories highlights some fun milestones that have shaped Bobby Witt Jr.'s career as a Major League Baseball player.

Witt's chase for the series against the Orioles and his unique way of inviting teammates to his wedding with personalized baseball cards both reveal moments that stand out. He also received support from teammates when a pitch hit him while he was one hit away from the cycle against the Diamondbacks. His speed on opening day amazed fellow players, and he marked his birthday with a memorable double play against the Dodgers. Witt found inspiration in Derek Jeter before his first ALDS appearance and reached 100 RBIs in a season for the first time, joining Salvador Perez in doing so for the Royals.

Read the stories below.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) forces out Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at second base in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on June 14, 2024. By Kirby Lee

NO. 1: BOBBY WITT JR. TURNS WILD DOUBLE PLAY, BUT ROYALS FALL TO DODGERS ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Bobby Witt Jr. made a ridiculous defensive highlight on his 24th birthday. But the Royals fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers. | Published June 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) talks to Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) as umpire Jordan Baker (71) looks on during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium on Jul 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. By Jay Biggerstaff

NO. 2: INSIDE THE TENSE MOMENTS AS KANSAS CITY ROYALS STAR BOBBY WITT JR. CHASED HISTORY

Tempers flared at Kauffman Stadium Monday night. The tension was already sky-high when Witt was hit by a pitch. | Published July 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park on Sept. 14, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By Charles LeClaire

NO. 3: BOBBY WITT JR.’S LATEST FEAT LEAVES ROYALS TEAMMATES IN AWE: ‘JUST AN ALL-AROUND STUD’

The Kansas City Royals are fortunate to have a superstar like Bobby Witt Jr. | Published September 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) dives for the ball in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 18, 2024. By Peter Aiken

NO. 4: KC ROYALS STAR BOBBY WITT JR. FOUND INSPIRATION IN A CERTAIN NY YANKEES LEGEND

Amid his ALDS prep work, Bobby Witt Jr. watched highlights of one of his favorite players. | Published October 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

The back of the baseball card includes a special message from the Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. By Screengrab of Topps X video

NO. 5: ROYALS’ BOBBY WITT JR. USED BASEBALL CARDS TO INVITE TEAMMATES TO BE IN HIS WEDDING

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had special baseball cards made to invite teammates to be groomsmen at this wedding. | Published October 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) takes the field for introductions during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 6: THIS BOBBY WITT JR. MOMENT HAD ONE ROYALS TEAMMATE LOST FOR WORDS ON OPENING DAY

Bobby Witt Jr. continues to do things that leave the Kansas City Royals in awe. | Published March 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gets a hit in the first inning of a Sunday, April 6, 2025, Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. By Gary Rohman

NO. 7: ROYALS STAR BOBBY WITT JR. NEARLY EQUALED GEORGE BRETT, OTHERS IN THIS FEAT VS. ORIOLES

A measly home run is all that separated Witt from Royals history on Sunday. | Published April 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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