Colleyville High School (TX) shortstop has wont the Gatorade National High School Baseball Player of the Year award for the 2019 season. Witt Jr. batted .500/.571/1.103/1.674 in 38 games with 15 home runs, 15 doubles, 8 triples, 17 stolen bases, and 24 walks to just 11 strike outs in 153 plate appearances. On the mound, Witt Jr. has earned two saves and a 1.62 ERA, striking out 18 batters in just 8.2 innings pitched.
Here’s a little background of the Gatorade Player of the Year award:
The Gatorade Player of the Year award is the most prestigious award in high school sports.