Last week we talked about what would have to happen to get a Royals catcher or baseman into the All-Star Game. But I mysteriously quit writing before getting to the final member of the infield. Several of you saw through me, and now it’s time to talk about Bobby Witt Jr.
Shortstops
Potential Royals: Bobby Witt Jr.
Competitors: Gunnar Henderson BAL, Anthony Volpe NYY, Jeremy Peña HOU
Let’s cut to the chase. Bobby was snubbed last year. It was one of the worst snubs I’ve seen, even if his summer didn’t start the way anyone wanted it to.