2019 MLB Draft: Kansas City Royals select Bobby Witt Jr, sign 11-year, $288M+ extension.

In the 2019 MLB Draft, Kansas City Royals selected Texas native Bobby Witt Jr. as their top pick. The 23-year-old shortstop showcased impressive power-speed in the 2022 season, earning AL MVP candidate status. The Royals signed an 11-year contract extension with Witt, guaranteeing $288 million and potentially reaching $377 million by 2037, securing his position as the team's current and future superstar.

May 23, 2024
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