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Overview
Position: SS
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 185 pounds
School: Colleyville Heritage H.S.
Commitment: Oklahoma
2019 MLB Draft Profile
Bobby Witt Jr. is a 2019 SS from Colleyville, Texas and plays his high school ball at the baseball powerhouse Colleyville Heritage High School. Witt is one of the most talented prospects in the 2019 MLB Draft. He played summer ball with the East Coast Sox Select and spent some time with the U.S.A. National Team, also playing in the Perfect Game All-American Game and the Under Armour All-American Game. His father, Bobby Witt, was a pitcher in the MLB for 16 seasons for several teams including the Oakland A’s, Texas Rangers and the Florida Marlins. Bobby Witt Jr. made his verbally commitment to the Oklahoma University in the middle of his freshman season.
Nation's #1 ranked sophomore Bobby Witt Jr (Colleyville Heritage/OU commit) rips standup triple at dad's old stomping grounds @BwittJr pic.twitter.com/vszXpvBDYv
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) March 2, 2017
At 6’1”, 185 pounds, Witt is an athletic, tall prospect with good strength and still has room to grow. He is a rare potential five-tool prospect out of the high school level. One of the fastest prospects in the 2019 MLB Draft as he’s been clocked running a 6.40 60 yard dash, he has outstanding tools on defense and has a future at the shortstop position. Witt is very smooth on defense with his soft, quick hands, excellent footwork and a strong arm. He has been clocked at 92 mph from across the diamond. At the plate, Witt has the tools to be the best hitter in his draft class. He can hit the ball for both average and power. His exit velocity as reaches in the triple digits and can really drive the ball to all fields.
Strengths
- Big power
- Strong arm
- Elite speed
- Plays with high energy
- Exciting prospect
- Smooth defensively
- Raw bat speed
- Loose, quick hands
Weaknesses
- Drops back shoulder when trying to go the other way
- Needs to bulk up to add more power
Pro Comparison: Carlos Correa
Projection: Top 10 pick
Watch Witt’s skills video from 2018 PG National and compare to Carlos Correa! Witt ran a 6.40 60, threw 92 across the IF with ease and showed a 100 mph exit velo https://t.co/15jpsxZDtX pic.twitter.com/O7EsOMtsyd
— Perfect Game USA (@PerfectGameUSA) April 18, 2019
Bottom Line
The 2019 Miami Marlins offense has been one of the worst offenses in the MLB. It has become really frustrating to watch as so many of Miami’s hitters strikeout constantly and fail to score runs. The Marlins really need to add some top hitting prospects in their farm system if they want their rebuild to work out.
Top high school prospect Bobby Witt Jr. rips a three run homer late in the Under Armour All-America game pic.twitter.com/FQEl844Ke3
— Nick Lanscioni (@nicklanscioni) July 21, 2018
The Oklahoma signee is a big-time bat with very good defense and speed. The Marlins hope that Witt is still on the board for them to consider with the fourth pick in June’s draft.