Bobby Witt Jr. Approaches 500th Game Amid Historic Hitting Streak

Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals has rapidly established himself as one of baseball's elite young players, achieving milestones such as a batting title, All-Star selection, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards before turning 25. Witt enters his 500th career game leading the league in several offensive categories this season, including doubles, and is currently riding a 20-game hitting streak. Notably, Witt is the only MLB player batting above .300 and slugging over .500 against fastballs, breaking balls, and offspeed pitches, underscoring his rare versatility at the plate. ESPN's Buster Olney and MLB Network's Mark DeRosa have both lauded Witt as arguably the best shortstop in baseball this season, with Olney highlighting his all-around contributions and pace for another high-WAR campaign. Witt's consistent performance and unique skill set have drawn praise for making him a franchise cornerstone and one of the sport's top young stars.