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Witt Jr. Shines at Leadoff in Royals Spring Training
28 Feb
Summary
- Bobby Witt Jr. is batting leadoff for the Royals this spring.
- Carlos Estévez's fastball velocity has decreased notably.
- Estévez feels physically fine despite the velocity drop.
Bobby Witt Jr. has taken the leadoff spot for the Kansas City Royals in Spring Training games, a role he last occupied during the regular season in June 2023. Witt has expressed enthusiasm for the accelerated ramp-up, feeling more consistently prepared.
Pitcher Carlos Estévez is also a focal point, with his fastball velocity showing a noticeable decrease. Despite his fastballs registering in the 85-87 mph range, Estévez states he feels physically fine and attributes the dip to adrenaline, anticipating improvement during the World Baseball Classic.
Manager Matt Quatraro acknowledged Estévez's velocity concerns, hoping adrenaline will boost his performance. Estévez, however, assured the team he would return if he did not feel well pitching for the Dominican Republic in the WBC.
