Bobby Witt Jr.
#7 SS · Royals
Gold Glove '25Silver Slugger '25All-MLB 1st Team '25All-MLB First Team '25
Height
6'1"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B
A
A+
N/A
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The Verdict on Bobby, in One Read
On the field, Bobby Witt Jr. grades out as an excellent SS for Royals (A Performance). That places him 2nd of 60 graded shortstops. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 683 | 0.28939617 | 114 | 398 | 0.8421304 | 164 | 786 |
| 2026 | | 63 | .281 | 9 | 26 | .818 | 21 | 70 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
11 years
Total Value
$288.8M
Guaranteed
$173.3M
AAV
$26.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Bobby Witt Jr. drew a B on the Contract Value Index — a measured outcome for the Royals at SS. At $26.3M AAV across 11 years, this is a long-term commitment to a player whose elite performance — earning an A+ grade this season — justifies the investment in both production and leadership. The media consensus is unambiguous: Witt is viewed as one of baseball's most impactful talents, a franchise cornerstone at shortstop who's backing it up with back-to-back Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and All-MLB First Team honors in 2024 and 2025. At 25 years old and in his fourth MLB season, Witt is squarely in his prime earning years, and the 11-year structure locks in that elite production through his age-36 season — a standard bet-on-yourself framework for a franchise player. The B CVI grade reflects the tension between exceptional on-field performance and the inherent risk of an 11-year deal: even elite players face age-related decline, and Kansas City is betting that Witt's current trajectory justifies absorbing that tail risk. With the Royals at 20-27 and still searching for complementary pitching depth — recent roster moves suggest an evaluation phase rather than immediate contention — the front office appears confident that Witt's individual excellence will remain a cornerstone regardless of near-term team direction.
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Bobby Witt Jr. has cemented himself as an elite shortstop, earning an A performance grade that reflects his status among baseball's premier talents at the position. At 25 years old in his fourth MLB season, Witt Jr. has evolved into the franchise-caliber player Kansas City envisioned when they committed $26.3M AAV to secure his services long-term. His back-to-back Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards in 2024 and 2025 showcase a rare two-way excellence that few shortstops can match, while his consecutive All-MLB First Team selections underscore his elite status league-wide. The media narrative around Witt Jr. has reached superstar levels, with analysts consistently labeling him as potentially the most impactful player in baseball — a remarkable assessment for a player still in his mid-twenties. His leadership role with Team USA has only amplified his national profile, transforming him from a promising young talent into a legitimate face-of-the-franchise cornerstone. For a Royals organization navigating facility uncertainty, having a player of Witt Jr.'s caliber provides both on-field stability and a marketable star to build around for years to come.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Bobby's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Bobby Compares at the Position
Bobby Witt Jr. ranks 2nd of 60 graded shortstops by performance. That slots Bobby between JJ Wetherholt (A+) just ahead and Ha-seong KIM (A) just behind.
Graded higher
JJ WetherholtCardinalsA+Bobby Witt Jr.A
Graded lower
Ha-seong KIMBravesATrea TurnerPhilliesAKevin McGonigleTigersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/16 | @ WAS | L 4-6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mon, 6/15 | @ WAS | L 3-7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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About this player
Bobby Witt Jr. is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at SS for the Royals. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Bobby Witt Jr., see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A, Sentiment A+.
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