After winning the World Series in 2015, the Kansas City Royals have not been able to replicate that success with zero postseason appearances and multiple 100-plus loss seasons, including numerous top picks in the MLB Draft.
But in 2024, the fans in Kansas City might have something to root for after some rare offseason spending and the emergence of two rising stars in MLB.
Heading into his third season in MLB, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has transformed himself into one of baseball’s brightest young stars.
Coming off of a 2023 season that saw him slash .276/.319/.495 with 69 extra-base hits, 96 RBI and 49 stolen bases, the second overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft is just getting started.
After signing an 11-year, $288M contract extension with the Royals in February, he will look to become one of the franchise greats in Kansas City and he finally has some help.