Originally Posted by BWillie:
With Bobby's swing I can really see him getting into a groove if they throw it to his sweet spot.
I wondered if his pops would be on the mound, but that won't be the case:With Bobby's swing I can really see him getting into a groove if they throw it to his sweet spot.
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The next question: Who will pitch to Witt in the event?
He considered his father, Bobby Witt Sr. — a longtime former major-league pitcher — but has granted the responsibility to his brother-in-law, James Russell. Russell pitched in the big leagues, too, appearing in 394 games during a seven-year MLB career with the Cubs, Braves and Phillies.
“It was a consideration,” Witt said of his dad, “but his arm is hanging after pitching 16 years in the big leagues.
“I’m going to go with my brother-in-law for now, James Russell. His dad played for the (Texas) Rangers and he grew up a Rangers fan. … It’s just a good little family affair, but he is gonna enjoy it.”
The next question: Who will pitch to Witt in the event?
He considered his father, Bobby Witt Sr. — a longtime former major-league pitcher — but has granted the responsibility to his brother-in-law, James Russell. Russell pitched in the big leagues, too, appearing in 394 games during a seven-year MLB career with the Cubs, Braves and Phillies.
“It was a consideration,” Witt said of his dad, “but his arm is hanging after pitching 16 years in the big leagues.
“I’m going to go with my brother-in-law for now, James Russell. His dad played for the (Texas) Rangers and he grew up a Rangers fan. … It’s just a good little family affair, but he is gonna enjoy it.”
KC Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. in 2024 MLB Home Run Derby | Kansas City Star
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