Bobby Witt Jr. (Dazhi Image File Photo)
The Kansas City Royals announced today that they signed Bobby Witt Jr. to the largest contract in team history for 11 years and US$288.8 million (approximately NT$9.06 billion). Bobby Witt Jr.’s father, Bobby Witt, a former MLB pitcher who won the World Series in 2001, is now his son’s agent and helped negotiate the record-setting contract.
According to ESPN reports, the 23-year-old Bobby Witt Jr. is a shortstop with both power and speed. He is one of the best young players in baseball. This contract allows him to spend his peak period with the Royals. For the Royals, who finished last season 56-106, this contract represents an investment in the pursuit of winning.
Bobby Witt Jr. is about to enter his third year of MLB career. In 158 games last year, he batted 2.76, hit 30 home runs, 96 RBIs and 49 stolen bases. Hit 11 triples, the most in the American League.
The Royals selected Bobby Witt Jr. with the second overall pick in the 2019 draft. He won the Minor League Player of the Year in 2021. After three years of training in the minor leagues, he gradually polished his luster.
Bobby Witt Jr.’s father, Bobby Witt, is a pitcher. He played in MLB for 16 seasons and accumulated 142 wins and 157 losses in his career. He played for 7 teams and won the World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.
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2024-02-06 01:16:52
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