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Latest Bobby Witt Jr. News Makes Royals Nightmare Season Even Worse

Latest Bobby Witt Jr. News Makes Royals Nightmare Season Even Worse

Summary

The Kansas City Royals have struggled this season with a 27-39 record, despite having a top player, Bobby Witt Jr. Witt Jr. is dealing with right knee soreness, which may affect his ability to play in upcoming games.

Key Facts

  • The Royals have the fourth-worst record in Major League Baseball (MLB) at 27 wins and 39 losses.
  • Bobby Witt Jr., a 25-year-old shortstop, is considered one of the best players in baseball.
  • Witt Jr. left a recent game due to progressive right knee soreness.
  • He leads the American League in WAR (Wins Above Replacement), a statistic that measures a player's overall value.
  • Witt Jr. also leads all of MLB in stolen bases with 23.
  • He has won two Gold Glove awards (for fielding) and two Silver Slugger awards (for hitting).
  • His current batting average is .280 with nine home runs and 27 runs batted in across 66 games.
  • The Royals have won 4 of their last 5 games and will play the Texas Rangers next in a three-game series.
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