Bobby Witt Jr. Earns First All-Star Game Start

Witt earns his first All-Star starting nod.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

YOUR American League starting shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr.! https://t.co/l6yU6pkMuX Via @Royals on X

What happened: Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was selected to start for the American League in the 2026 All-Star Game. It is his third consecutive selection and first as a starter.

Why it matters: The fan vote adds another milestone for the Royals' franchise cornerstone. He becomes the third shortstop in club history to earn an All-Star start.

By the numbers: Through 82 games, Witt was batting .290 with 93 hits, 20 doubles, 29 stolen bases and an .832 OPS. His 4.8 bWAR led the American League.

What to watch: Witt is scheduled to start July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Sources

@Royals 2026-07-05T08:12:32.774454+00:00

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