Bobby Witt Jr. connected wild MLB stat early in 2026

But somehow, his incredible production has…

There’s no question that Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the brightest stars in Major League Baseball . The face of the Kansas City Royals has continued to prove he’s a superstar talent in 2026.

But somehow, his incredible production has been paired with one of the strangest and most frustrating stats you’ll see all season. Witt has reached base 30 times… and has been stranded 29 times. That’s 97% of the time.

MORE: MLB insider Buster Olney ranks the top 5 free agent signings ever A Superstar Doing His Job Sep 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images From an individual standpoint, Witt has been everything the Royals could ask for and more.