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Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. makes batting adjustment, homers vs. Guardians
TL;DR
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a 433-foot home run against the Guardians, marking his third homer in eight games. The Kansas City Royals shortstop has made adjustments to his batting to improve his performance.
Key points
- Bobby Witt Jr. hit a 433-foot home run
- This was his third homer in eight games
- Witt struggled with consistent contact earlier in the season
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Bobby Witt Jr. rediscovered his power swing.
Connecting on a 433-foot home run to center field Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, the Kansas City Royals shortstop collected his third round-tripper in his past eight games.
Witt, who remains one of the fastest players in the major leagues, struggled to make consistent contact coming out of spring training.
The fundamentals of his swing appeared off.
So, he went to work and broke down his technique.
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. finding swing, power
Leading the Royals to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday, Witt found his All-Star form, scoring two runs and stealing his 11th base.
With a smoother swing recently, Witt is again displaying both power and speed. He just had a few details to work out.
Witt displayed inconsistencies in his swing over the past two seasons.
Q&A
What adjustments did Bobby Witt Jr. make to his batting?
Bobby Witt Jr. made adjustments to rediscover his power swing, leading to improved performance at the plate.
How far was Bobby Witt Jr.'s home run against the Guardians?
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a 433-foot home run to center field during the game against the Guardians.
How many home runs has Bobby Witt Jr. hit in his last eight games?
Bobby Witt Jr. has hit three home runs in his last eight games.
