Witt to play for Team USA at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Team USA added another star to its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Kansas City Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. confirmed Thursday that he'll suit up for the Americans in 2026, joining a squad that already includes Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes.
"It's truly an honor," Witt told MLB Network, according to The Associated Press.
"It's something I've kind of dreamed about my whole entire life. Just being part of that team a couple years ago was amazing, and now we're going to bring home the gold."
The 25-year-old Witt was the youngest player on Team USA's 2023 WBC roster, which finished runner-up to Japan.
The Texas native has since become one of MLB's biggest stars, placing second in American League MVP voting to Judge last season.
Witt owns a .282/.338/.484 slash line with 21 steals and a league-leading 27 doubles this campaign for the Royals.