One of baseball’s prime gamers loves going through the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Talkin’ Baseball’s Chris Henderson requested Bobby Witt Jr. to select his five favorite MLB ballparks. The Kansas City Royals shortstop started by shouting out Fenway Park.
“Fenway Park is up there,” Witt mentioned. “The top. Grew up a Red Sox fan. Amazing stadium, the history behind it.”
Witt continued to understand MLB’s historic venues by selecting Wrigley Field second. He then talked about Boston’s rivals, naming Yankee Stadium third.
The two-time All-Star highlighted his Royals’ Kauffman Stadium, and the Texas native and son of former Texas Rangers pitcher concluded his checklist by “being back home” at Globe Life Field.
Unfortunately, Red Sox followers cannot hope to make use of Fenway as a recruiting software for Witt anytime quickly. Witt signed an 11-year contract extension earlier than the 2024 season that runs via 2034 and consists of membership choices via 2037.
There’s nonetheless a powerful likelihood Witt will hit the open market sooner. The deal additionally options an opt-out clause each season after 2030, and his $35 million annual wage might pose an underpay if he retains enjoying at a celebrity stage.
Witt completed second to Aaron Judge within the 2024 American League MVP voting after batting .332/.389/.588 with 32 house runs and 31 stolen bases. He positioned fourth on final yr’s poll with a .295/.351/.501 slash line, 23 homers and 38 steals.
The Red Sox will go to Kansas City for a three-game sequence in opposition to the Royals from May 18-20. Witt should wait till Sept. 11 to play at Fenway Park.
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