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SS Bobby Witt Jr. Drafted No. 2 Overall by Royals in 2019 MLB Draft

Bleacher Report | June 3, 2019

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Texas high school star Bobby Witt Jr. was taken No. 2 overall by the Kansas City in the 2019 MLB draft on Monday.

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With the 2nd pick of the 2019 #MLBDraft, the @Royals select @CHHS_baseballs SS Bobby Witt Jr.: https://t.co/OHooNe2EPu https://t.co/7rn5IWeAGH

Eric Fisher

Highest drafted father-son combo in MLB history. Witt Sr. was 3rd overall to Texas in 1985. Witt Jr. now 2nd overall to the Royals.

Jeff Passan

Bobby Witt Jr. played in 39 high school games this spring. The Royals had an executive or scout at all 39.

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