Witt represents the new guard of multi-dimensional superstars. He finished runner-up to Aaron Judge for 2024 AL MVP and is a two-time all-star who won a Gold Glove last year. He has stolen at least 30 bases in each of his four MLB seasons while twice reaching 30 homers.

Kansas City is now 7-1 in the past eight games, while Texas trends in the opposite direction with a 1-6 record over the last seven and 2-10 record dating back a dozen games. The Royals are a perfect 5-0 versus the Rangers this season.