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Bobby Witt Jr. - Kansas City Royals Shortstop - ESPN
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It Was Awesome”- Bobby Witt Jr. Shines in His MLB Debut for Kansas
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Bobby Witt Jr. could set KC record as rookie, ESPN says
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KC Royals promote top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. to big leagues
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ESPN's McDaniel: KC's Witt Jr. separates himself with his power
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KC Royals 3B Bobby Witt Jr. And the Importance of the No. 2 Hitter
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Bobby Witt Jr. - Kansas City Royals Shortstop - ESPN
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A lost minor league season is a big blow to Bobby Witt, Jr
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Royals select shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. with second overall pick
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Depleted Royals overcome absence of 10 unvaccinated players to
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Breaking Down ESPN's List of Top-100 Players By Team - Fastball
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Red Sox acquire Mondesi from Royals in wake of Story's surgery
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Bobby Witt Jr. - Kansas City Royals Shortstop - ESPN
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Royals send 3B Rivera to Diamondbacks for RHP Weaver