Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is unquestionably the franchise’s best player of the past thirty years, and the Texas native already has a strong case for one of the best single-season performances in team history.
Hall of Famer George Brett’s MVP campaign and Carlos Beltrán’s brilliance during darker days of Royals baseball still shine, but Witt’s trajectory is in a class of its own. With a month still left in the season, Witt has already posted another top-15 fWAR year in franchise history. There’s no denying Kansas City has its star in Kauffman Stadium.
Last season’s MVP race was a frustrating one for Royals fans, watching Witt showcase the game’s best five-tool skill set yet fall short of the AL MVP award.