Royals' Witt Jr.: 100 HRs and enters MLB elite

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run that made him enter the history of the Kansas City Royals, demonstrating his impact on the team.

Witt Jr. Reaches 100 Home Runs

The young Kansas City Royals player, Bobby Witt Jr., demonstrated his power by hitting his 100th career home run. This achievement made him the youngest player in franchise history to reach this mark, surpassing Carlos Beltrán. The two-run hit, connected in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers, not only extended Kansas City’s lead, but also consolidated the team’s winning streak.

I want it up there in every at-bat.
Matt Quatraro, Royals Manager

Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed his admiration for Witt Jr., highlighting his ability to handle pressure and his innate talent. Witt Jr.’s home run, which traveled an estimated distance of 449 feet, made him the fourth player in MLB history to record at least 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases in his first four seasons.

Julio Rodríguez
Darryl Strawberry
Bobby Bonds

Additionally, Witt Jr. joins a select group of six shortstops in the last 95 years who have hit at least 100 home runs before turning 25.

Alex Rodríguez
Cal Ripken Jr.
Francisco Lindor
Carlos Correa
Hanley Ramírez

The player admitted that this achievement is special, but that his focus is on the next game. Witt Jr. has been a catalyst in the Royals’ resurgence, with a batting average of .291, 18 home runs, and 69 RBIs. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo praised Witt Jr.’s consistency, highlighting his professionalism and stability. Witt Jr. is also recognized for his defensive ability, having won a Gold Glove. In the previous season, Witt Jr. led Major League Baseball with a .332 batting average, hitting 32 home runs, stealing 31 bases, and accumulating 109 RBIs. Although he might not replicate those numbers this season, he has already stolen 32 bases.