Picking 5 of our favorite Bobby Witt Jr. stories (& storylines) from the 2024 season
Bobby Witt Jr. completed a memorable 2024 season by winning the MLB batting title and helping KC return to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.
As part of our series on the star shortstop, we’ve ranked Witt’s season among the best in Royals history and picked out a top-5 list of the KC star’s best highlights from 2024.
Beyond that, you can read how Witt’s teammates chose to describe him, asked to pick only a single word or phrase. The word “superstar,” you can imagine, came up, as did “supernatural.”
As the Royals prepare for their first postseason game in Baltimore Tuesday night, here are five memorable headlines on Witt from the regular season to look back on.
Bobby Witt Jr. solidifies place among MLB stars with Home Run Derby performance
Bobby Witt Jr. shined on the national stage at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. Witt, who grew up 20 minutes away from Globe Life Field, reached the final round of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. He lost to eventual champion Teoscar Hernandez.
Bobby Witt Jr. makes Kansas City Royals — and MLB — history with second 30-30 season
Bobby Witt Jr. wrote his name in the MLB record books. On Sept. 18, Witt became the first shortstop to produce consecutive 30-30 seasons. He reached the mark by recording his 30th stolen base against the Detroit Tigers. Witt owns the lone 30-30 seasons in Kansas City Royals history.
Why Bobby Witt Jr. committed to the Royals long term: ‘Now is the perfect time’
The Royals made a wave of offseason additions. However, their biggest splash was signing Bobby Witt Jr. to a megadeal. Witt will remain with the Royals for the foreseeable future after inking a 14-year extension (11 years guaranteed) worth $288.7 million.
Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. named American League Player of the Month for July
There wasn’t a better player in Major League Baseball. Bobby Witt Jr. soared to new heights as he was awarded the American League Player of the Month for July. Opposing teams had no answers for the emerging star. Witt hit .489 with 44 hits and a 1.353 OPS.
It was one of the best months in Royals history.
If Bobby Witt Jr. spends career with Royals, George Brett says ‘kiss my numbers goodbye’
George Brett is embedded in the fabric of Kansas City Royals history. His number is retired and people still reminisce about his generational impact. Well, Bobby Witt Jr. is on pace to join him among the KC greats.
And now, Brett believes Witt could be next in line to surpass him in the record books.
