Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will once more take part within the 2026 World Baseball Classic for america, it was introduced Thursday.
Witt, 25, joins New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes as MLB gamers who’ve dedicated to play for Crew USA supervisor Mark DeRosa.
“It is really an honor,” Witt advised MLB Community. “It is one thing I’ve kinda dreamed about my entire complete life. Simply being a part of that staff a pair years in the past was wonderful, and now we will carry house the gold.”
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Witt performed for Crew USA within the 2023 WBC, going 1-for-2 in a bench function. He was a pinch-runner within the ninth inning of america’ 3-2 loss to Japan within the championship sport.
Witt, an All-Star who was second to Choose in American League MVP voting final season, is hitting .285 with 10 house runs, 40 RBIs and an .822 OPS this season previous to Thursday’s sport. He led the majors with a .332 batting common in 2024.
“It is so particular to have the ability to characterize the most effective nation, I consider, on this planet,” Witt advised MLB Community. “It is so particular to try this. You are at all times enjoying for the staff in your chest, however there [the WBC], it simply means extra.”
DeRosa stated he approached Witt throughout spring coaching to gauge his curiosity in enjoying for Crew USA in 2026. The supervisor stated Witt responded with “A hundred percent. I am beginning proper?”