Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. receives bold batting average, stolen base predictions for 2026

The Kansas City Royals are entering the 2026 MLB season with optimism that their roster will be good enough to win the AL Central over the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.

One of the main reasons why they can have this confidence is thanks to Bobby Witt Jr., one of the best players in all of Major League Baseball, entering his prime years.

He’s been an incredible player already, and heading into 2026, Witt received a bold prediction on his stolen base and batting average figures for this upcoming season from 57 MLB.com staff members.

Bobby Witt Jr. receives bold predictions on AVG, SB totals

“Batting average. AL: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals,” Manny Randhawa shared from the MLB.com staff members polled for these predictions. “Stolen bases. Runner-up: Bobby Witt Jr.”

These 57 MLB.com staff members are predicting that Witt, the superstar shortstop for the Royals, will finish the 2026 season as the AL hitter with the best batting average, and the second-most stolen bases in the conference, only behind Chandler Simpson.

Witt is an incredible player, and he’s shown the ability to be a great hitter for average and a fantastic base-stealing threat in the Majors already.

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When it comes to stealing bases, Witt has already stolen 148 bases in his four years in the Majors. He even had 49 in 2023.

At the plate, Witt’s average has been at a very good mark in his career. During the 2024 MLB season, he led the American League with a .332 batting average.

He’s shown the ability to be one of the best base stealers and one of the best hitters for average. Add on his good power with these two predictions for Witt, and the Royals shortstop could be in store for a massive 2026 season.

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