The Kansas City Royals might be losing games, but they’re winning the lottery every time their star takes the field—unfortunately, they’re only paying scratch-off prices. In a season where mediocrity has become the norm, one player is carrying the entire franchise like it’s a side hustle for him. And now, even former pros are starting to ask the obvious: how long can greatness be this cheap?
Bobby Witt Jr. has been on the meteoric rise everyone predicted. Since his first game, Witt Jr. has shown that he has the potential to be the best in the world. Even MLB agrees by ranking him above Aaron Judge in the “Top 100 right now” ranking. Now, MLB journalist Mark DeRosa has weighed in on Witt Jr. and his contract with the Heart of America.
During a recent show, DeRosa explained how Witt Jr. is playing that makes him the best. And he may have cracked the code, claiming Witt Jr. has “lightning hands.” He added, “He’s a superstar. Shows up every day. He’s the dream player, and he’s underpaid on $288 million.” And looking at the performance he is putting in for the Royals, even the fans would concede. And he didn’t just stop his argument there.
To substantiate his argument that Witt Jr. is underpaid, DeRosa drew stark comparisons of the Royals’ star to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His claim? If Guerrero Jr. can get $500 million, why can’t a performing superstar command more? That can only be answered by the Royals’ front office.
In fact, stats support DeRosa’s argument better than anyone. Witt Jr. has a batting average of .357, while all the other batters have a combined batting average of .199. As for Guerrero Jr., he has an average of .272. This shows the difference that Witt Jr. has been creating for the Royals.
If Guerrero Jr. is a $500 million man, then Witt Jr. might be the best bargain in baseball—or the most underpaid superhero in cleats. The Royals aren’t just riding his bat; they’re clinging to it for dear life. At this rate, it’s not just a hitting streak—it’s a rescue mission. The front office might want to look up from the stat sheet and realize their golden boy deserves a golden check.
Bobby Witt Jr.’s hot streak vs. Royals’ offensive ice age
In a season where the offensive struggles of a team are on full display, Witt Jr.’s bat seems to be the only thing capable of creating heat. While his teammates flounder, collectively hitting below the Mendoza line and offering nothing but frustration, Witt Jr. continues to rake. It’s a performance that’s almost too good to be true, especially when you consider the absurdity of the surrounding chaos.
Witt Jr. is swinging like an MVP, but one bat can’t carry the Royals. He’s riding a 19-game hitting streak, batting .357 with a sharp .420 on-base percentage. Witt Jr.’s scorching form includes ten extra-base hits, but baseball isn’t built for solo efforts, no matter how heroic.
While Witt Jr. dazzles, the rest of the Royals have looked utterly lost at the plate lately. In the same 19-game stretch, his teammates hit a measly .199 with an OPS of just .534. That’s not a slump—it’s a collapse, and Witt Jr. can’t fix it alone.
If this keeps up, Witt Jr. might need to start driving the team bus himself, too. One man scorching while the rest freeze isn’t a winning formula—it’s a baseball tragedy in slow motion. The Royals don’t need tweaks; they need bats, urgency, and maybe a collective wake-up call.
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