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KC Royals promote top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. to big leagues
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Royals' Witt Jr.: KC Royals team built around versatility
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Bobby Witt Jr. Scratched From Lineup as KC Royals Face New York
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WATCH: Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits first career MLB home run at
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Bobby Witt Jr., Royals top prospect, hits a home run 484 feet
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Royals star rookie Bobby Witt Jr. removed from game with hamstring
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Bobby Witt Jr.: Royals shortstop makes history in game vs
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Bobby Witt Jr., Royals top prospect, hits a home run 484 feet
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Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals could find a path to an extension
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The Royals need Bobby, MJ, and Vinnie to step up and be stars
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Bobby Witt Jr. enjoys big night, but pitching blows up in 10-7
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KC Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. not comparing himself to other rookies
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Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. out of lineup with wrist contusion
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KC Royals plans for Bobby Witt Jr., top MLB prospects 2021