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Bobby Witt Jr. Hits 100th Career Homer as Royals Win Fifth Straight, Pull Within 2½ Games of Wild Card

The 26-year-old shortstop reached the mark with a 449-foot blast, becoming the youngest Royal to 100 homers — a milestone paired with entry into the rare 100–100 club.

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Aug 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) runs up the first baseline after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Witt crushed a two-run shot to dead center off Texas reliever Cole Winn in the eighth inning, sealing a 5-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
  • Kansas City’s fifth consecutive win moved the club to within 2½ games of an American League wild-card berth.
  • He is the youngest player in Royals history to reach 100 career home runs.
  • He is only the fourth player to tally at least 100 homers and 100 steals within his first four MLB seasons.
  • He is batting .291 with 18 home runs, 69 RBIs and 32 stolen bases this season, reinforcing his role as the team’s all-around catalyst.