Kansas City Royals: Bobby Witt Jr. joins Team USA for WBC
Bobby Witt Jr. had an impressive rookie campaign for the Kansas City Royals. Now he is set to take his talents to a larger crowd.
Witt became the latest addition to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, joining a star-studded roster as the American squad looks to defend their 2017 title.
Bobby Witt Jr. shows future for Kansas City Royals in WBC
Chances are that Witt is not going to receive much playing time. Tim Anderson and Trea Turner are already on the roster at short, his primary position. However, it is possible that Witt could get some time at either second or third or see action as a pinch runner later in games.
Having Witt in a backup capacity shows how stacked the Team USA roster is going to be for the tournament. He had posted a solid .254/.294/.428 batting line in his 632 plate appearances, hitting 20 homers and 31 doubles while stealing 30 bases. He became the 13th player in major league history to have a 20-20 season as a rookie, a performance that showed just how impressive he could be.
Being a part of this roster will also be a great experience for Witt. He will be around some of the greatest players in the game, getting a chance to learn from them. This will also be a chance to learn how to perform under pressure and what it takes to win, especially given the wealth of postseason experience on the roster.
That could be Witt’s most important contribution. While he is unlikely to play much, he can be a sponge and soak up that experience and atmosphere. As the Royals look to contend once more, Witt’s time in the World Baseball Classic can help. And, along the way, he can show that the Royals do have some exciting young talent when he gets his chances.
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Bobby Witt Jr. is heading to the World Baseball Classic. This is a perfect opportunity for the Kansas City Royals youngster to learn from the best.