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	Bobby Witt Jr. Born: 06/14/2000 (Age: 21)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 200
	Primary Position: SS
	Secondary Position: 2B

Maxed out body. Incredible athlete.

Evaluator	Samuel Hale
Report Date	07/29/2021
Dates Seen	6/8/2021, 6/10/2021/, 6/12/2021
Affiliate	Northwest Arkansas Naturals (AA, Royals)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2022	Low	70	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	60	An advanced hitter for his age, Witt does a lot of things well at the plate. The biggest thing Witt needs improving as of now is identifying and hitting breaking pitches. A few times Witt got fooled by curveballs that weren't outstanding. Other than that, everything else is fantastic.
Power	60	Raw power here is close to 70. Witt's batting practice is a laser show that even prime Pink Floyd would envy. In game, the power stroke is easy and impressive. It's all fields power also, without much discrimination for where Witt sends baseballs.
Baserunning/Speed	55	More quick than fast, though that shouldn't be construed as a bad thing. Witt has good speed that should aide him in getting steals at the next level along with potential turning some hits into extra bases.
Glove	70	As impressive as the batting is, the defense is better. Conceivably able to play shortstop, second and third base Witt has incredible instincts and understanding of positioning. He's never out of place on balls in play, and makes every play look easy and effortless.
Arm	60	As a part of that outstanding defensive profile, Witt's arm shows out well. It's more than good enough to stick at short, with the potential to handle third if KC wanted to move him there.

Witt is a superstar in the making, the next big star biding their time in the minors. His combination of electric hitting and wizard level defense will provide the Royals with their next generational talent. He's a perennial All Star, and will lead the way for a decade or longer.