Witt Senior and Witt Junior: A Father-Son MLB Draft First
Witt Family Makes History in MLB Draft
In a historic moment for baseball, Bobby Witt Sr. and his son, Bobby Witt Jr., became the first father-son duo to be drafted in the top five picks of the MLB Draft. Bobby Witt Jr. was selected second overall by the Kansas City Royals, while Witt Sr. was drafted third overall by the Texas Rangers in 1985.
A Family Legacy in Baseball
Witt Sr. played 16 seasons in the MLB as a pitcher, making two All-Star appearances. Witt Jr. is a highly touted shortstop who was considered one of the top prospects in this year's draft. He was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year in 2021 and won a gold medal with the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
A Reason to Celebrate
Witt Sr. expressed his pride and joy in seeing his son achieve this historic milestone. "I think it's kind of when the light went off last year," he said. "He started to realize that he had the potential to be a special player." Witt Jr. expressed his gratitude for his father's support throughout his career.
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