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Bobby Witt Jr. Earns All-Star Start | Topeka News
Bobby Witt Jr. is officially an All-Star Game starter, marking a huge leap after being a reserve the past two years. The young Royals shortstop is dominating this season, leading the team in runs, hits, doubles, walks, and stolen bases while posting a solid batting average and elite on-base percentage. Drafted first by the Royals in 2019 and debuting in 2022, Witt earned this spot by beating out tough competition—including Toronto’s Andres Gimenez—and becomes just the third Royals shortstop in history to start an All-Star Game. This milestone underscores his rise as one of baseball’s…
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