{"id":1993194,"date":"2025-09-02T18:02:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1993194"},"modified":"2025-09-02T18:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:02:46","slug":"royals-announce-historic-bobby-witt-jr-news-after-tigers-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-announce-historic-bobby-witt-jr-news-after-tigers-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals Announce Historic Bobby Witt Jr. News After Tigers Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Kansas City Royals are fighting for the final American League wild card spot entering Sunday, trailing the Seattle Mariners by two games.<\/p>\n<p>With back-to-back postseason trips a real possibility, superstar Bobby Witt Jr. has once again led the charge.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old shortstop has put together another incredible season following a historic 2024 campaign that saw him finish second in AL MVP voting, while earning his first Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and All-Star selection.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Witt has shown no signs of slowing down, posting a .299 batting average, .355 on-base percentage, .860 OPS, and leading the league in doubles with 41.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) Jay Biggerstaff&amp;sol;Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During Saturday\u2019s 3\u20131 win over the division rival Detroit Tigers, Witt launched a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, which proved to be the game\u2019s deciding runs. It marked his 20th long ball of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>After the game, the Royals announced that Witt had become the first player in MLB history to record 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Bobby Witt Jr. Could Become Greatest Royal Ever<\/h2>\n<p>Following Witt\u2019s latest historic feat, it\u2019s possible the young superstar may become the greatest player to ever suit up for the Royals.<\/p>\n<p>Witt signed an 11-year, $288 million deal\u2014the largest in franchise history\u2014before the 2024 season and responded with the best campaign of his career.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>At just 25 years old, he has the next decade to build up his career totals and attempt to take Kansas City back to the World Series.<\/p>\n<p>George Brett likely remains the best Royal of all time, but even he\u2019s acknowledged Witt\u2019s trajectory. \u201cI can kiss my numbers goodbye,\u201d Brett said, as long as Witt stays healthy (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/sports\/spt-columns-blogs\/vahe-gregorian\/article290935079.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:via The Kansas City Star;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">via The Kansas City Star<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Witt has already amassed 20.5 WAR\u2014still a long way from Brett\u2019s legendary 88.6\u2014but the pace is historic. His 2024 season alone produced 9.4 WAR, tied with Brett for the highest single-season mark in franchise history.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>He also became the first Royal to post a 30-homer, 40-steal season, showcasing a power-speed combo Brett never had.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/royals-president-sends-message-jac-231925524.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Royals President Sends Message as Jac Caglianone Decision Nears;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Related: Royals President Sends Message as Jac Caglianone Decision Nears<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/royals-announce-move-former-tigers-185402442.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Royals Announce Move for Former Tigers Star on Saturday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Related: Royals Announce Move for Former Tigers Star on Saturday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally reported by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\/royals-announce-historic-bobby-witt-jr-news-after-tigers-game\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on Aug 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MLB;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">MLB<\/a> section. 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