Kansas City Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. With Tremendous 5 Games

Kansas City Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been great over his last five games. Over that stretch, he has 10 hits, 8 RBI, 6 XBH, 4 stolen bases, 2 home runs, and a walk-off single on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. No other player has accomplished this over a five-game stretch in league history.

Witt Jr, following a second-place finish in the AL MVP race, has been great to begin 2025. He is hitting .325 with 5 home runs and 23 RBI. Witt Jr. is ninth in batting average and fourth in the league in stolen bases. Will the star shortstop be able to keep it up for the Kansas City Royals?

Kansas City Royals Season Summary

The Royals have gotten off to a strong start this year. They are 23-16 and in second place in the American League Central. Kansas City’s offense has been poor. They are 14th in batting average , 27th in home runs, and 23rd in runs scored.

Kansas City’s offense has been the stronger part of its squad. They are second in ERA , sixth in WHIP, and sixth in opposing batting average. Starting Pitcher Cole Ragans has been great this year. He is fourth in the league in strikeouts.

Final Thoughts

Witt Jr . will look to maintain his high level of play as the Kansas City Royals gun for their seventh straight win. The Royals welcome the Boston Red Sox to town for a three-game set beginning on Friday. If the Royals can get improved production at the plate, they could continue being a threat in the American League.