KC Royals: Bobby Witt Jr. could present a pleasant problem

The KC Royals made a legitimate five-tool player their first round draft pick in 2019. He may present the club with a problem when he’s ready for the majors.

No one was particularly surprised last amateur draft season when the KC Royals, after stocking up on top-flight pitching the year before, selected a position player with their first round pick. Nor was it a shock when their choice was Bobby Witt Jr., rated by everyone as a can’t miss, can’t pass up, shortstop.

The Royals took Witt, the son of former major leaguer Bobby Witt, with the second overall pick. He’s a five-tool player–he can hit, hit with power, throw, play good defense and run well. Although his power didn’t show during his…