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August 20, 2025
Colleyville Heritage’s Bobby Witt Jr. joins elite company with 100th career home run
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Colleyville Heritage’s Bobby Witt Jr. joins elite company with 100th career home run

Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed his 100th career homer in dramatic fashion, a 449‑foot shot to dead center that left Cole Winn and Texas in the dust as Kansas City rolled to a 5‑2 win. Witt’s historic milestone makes him the youngest Royal to reach 100 homers, solidifying his status as the lineup’s premier catalyst as KC rides a five‑game streak toward a crowded AL wild‑card race.

The moment underscored Witt’s multi‑category value: power, speed and defense. Teammates like Seth Lugo raved about his consistency and mental makeup, while Vinny Pasquantino framed Witt as one of the league’s best for a reason. Witt’s 18 homers and 69 RBIs with 32 stolen bases this year illustrate a production ceiling that fantasy managers are keen to ride as KC eyes a late‑season surge.

With Witt Jr. continuing to deliver multi‑category value, should fantasy managers chase him aggressively down the stretch?Which Royals hitters should be prioritized alongside Witt Jr. for rest‑of‑season runs?Is the 100 HR/100 SB pace sustainable for Witt Jr. in the coming seasons?If Witt faces Cole Winn again, what should fantasy players expect and plan for?
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