Botty Witt Jr. might be having a slow start offensively, but his defensive prowess has been incredible throughout the season. The Kansas City Royals’ shortstop recently delivered a jaw-dropping defensive play.
Witt made a stunning catch that is already being hailed as one of the best catches this season. In the bottom of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, Witt executed a spectacular diving catch, preventing a crucial run for the team.
Cardinals hitter Ivan Herrera hit an 83.5 mph ball thrown by Royals starter Cole Ragans. Bobby Witt Jr. lightning-quick reflexes and athleticism allowed him to dive fully and snag the ball. Witt robbed the Cardinals of a run and helped the team win with a 7-5 final score. Here’s a look at the video below.
OH MY GOODNESS! What an incredible diving catch by Bobby Witt Jr! 👑
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Witt’s catch was undeniably one of the best this season. The slugger received huge praise from MLB fans after his strong performance. The Royals improved their record to 33-30, but are still fourth in the AL Central.
Bobby Witt Jr. Continues To Be The Bright Spot For The Royals
The Royals’ SS continues to be a bright spot for the team. His defensive skills have helped the team in several crucial situations. However, he has only seven home runs and 35 RBIs. Witt has 21 stolen bases with a .286 batting average.
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He also has a .348 OBP and a .834 OPS. However, compared to his stats in 2024, Witt seems to be pretty slow with his progress. 2024 was a strong year for the slugger, as he hit 32 home runs and recorded 31 stolen bases.
The Royals were pretty strong to make the playoffs last season. However, it’s hard to see them emerge as a strong contender this time. Players like Bobby Witt Jr. will play a vital role for the team this season. The Royals have a tough battle in the AL Central with three opponents performing well.
The Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Cleveland Guardians are major threats. The Royals must be more consistent with their success if they want to make the playoffs. Kansas City is ranked No. 16 in the week 10 MLB power rankings.
