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The development and improvement of young players is unpredictable, uncertain and sometimes very sudden. Last year, we did a post-hype check-in on several young players at the end of May. One of the players we examined was Bobby Witt Jr.
The second-year shortstop had a solid rookie season in 2022, but it was more flash than substance: power (20 home runs) and speed (30 stolen bases), but poor defense and a sub-.300 on-base percentage. By the end of May last season, he had yet to improve, hitting .228/.266/.430. Then everything clicked. In July and August, Witt hit .325 with 15 home runs. He finished the season at .276/.319/.495 with 30 home runs, 49 stolen bases and…
