SI.com · May 31, 2019
Top Draft Prospect Bobby Witt Jr. Staying Grounded as Hype Builds Around Him
Bobby Witt Jr. is the son of a former big leaguer and is the best shortstop prospect baseball has seen since A-Rod in 1993. But for now he's still a senior trying to enjoy his last days of high school baseball before graduating and likely becoming a top pick in Monday's MLB draft.
When Bobby Witt Jr. walked onto the stage with the Colleyville Heritage High baseball team at his graduation practice Wednesday, he thought his principal just wanted to wish the team luck in state playoffs. Suddenly, Witt saw former MLB All-Star Michael Young walk through the door and into the gym. At that point, Witt, who already knew he was the Texas State Player of the Year, connected the dots.