Bobby Witt Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.Bobby Witt Jr. Family belongs to Colleyville, Texas, United States.Witt began practicing at third base during the 2022 spring training.The Royals announced Witt’s addition to the Opening Day roster on April 5, 2022.
He debuted in Major League Baseball as the Royals’ starting third baseman on Opening Day, April 7.Witt hit his first major league home run on May 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals.On September 3, he hit his 20th home run of the season against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fifth player in MLB history to reach the 20-20 mark in his debut season.
Bobby Witt Jr. Family
Real Name | Bobby Witt Jr. |
Birthdate | 14 June 2000 |
Age (2024) | 23 years |
Place of Birth | Colleyville, Texas, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Father Name | Bobby Witt Sr. |
Mother Name | Mrs.Witt |
Siblings | Three |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Spouse/Partner | Maggie Black |
Children | Not Yer |
Education | Graduation |
Profession | EO and founder of Roc Nation, music industry talent manager |
Social Links | Instagram Home page Businessld |
Bobby Witt Jr. Parents
Bobby Witt Jr. was born to his parents Bobby Witt and Mrs.Bobby Witt.His father, Bobby Witt Sr. was a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Cleveland Indians, and Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball.His mother Mrs.Bobby Witt is house wife.
Bobby Witt Jr. Siblings
Bobby Witt Jr. has three sisters name Nikki Witt Russell, Shaley Witt and Kianna Witt.
They were all born in the United States to Laurie Witt and Bobby Witt, a former Ranger and Indians pitcher.
Nikki Witt is married to baseball pitcher James Clayton Russell, who is currently free agent. Russell, her husband, was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round of the 2007 MLB Draft.
Kianna Witt is married to Zach Neal, a former big leaguer. Neal has previously played Major League Baseball with the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His sister, Shaley Witt, is also married to Cody Thomas, who might be major leaguer. Thomas is a professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics.
Bobby Witt Jr. Wife and Relationship
Bobby Witt Jr. engaged with his long time girlfriend Maggie Black.The pair announced their engagement over the season in a dramatic way, publishing a photo of the proposal on Instagram during the Christmas weekend, which instantly went viral.Maggie Black is a professional personal trainer and a former softball player who played till college and won several honors in high school.
Bobby Witt Jr. Early Life and Family
Bobby Witt Jr. was born on 14 June 2000 in Colleyville, Texas, United States. Witt’s father, Bobby Witt, pitched in the Major League Baseball for parts of 16 seasons, while Bobby Sr.’s brother (and Bobby Jr.’s uncle), Mike, pitched in the MLB for 12 seasons as well.Bobby Sr. is a player agent for Octagon Baseball and his son’s advisor.
Witt attended Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, TX.He is committed to play college baseball at the University of Oklahoma.He batted.446 as a junior in 2018 and hit ten home runs.That summer, he won the High School Home Run Derby at Nationals Park.