Bobby Witt Jr. is the next....

[slogue2]

Bobby Witt Jr. Hopefully someone with a long, successful career. Easy kid to root for.

[hermanotarjeta]

Bobby is going to need even bigger numbers next year, if that’s even possible to maintain his hobby momentum.

Our hobby is as fickle as ever.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by cardozo

Might be time to put down the alcohol.

Might be time to watch games and not base everything you know on highlights.

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Bobby is going to need even bigger numbers next year, if that’s even possible to maintain his hobby momentum.

Our hobby is as fickle as ever.

I disagree. All he needs to do is back up his performance next season and show he's the real deal. Then he'll establish himself as the best all-around player in the game

One issue that I think you've mentioned before is his lack of iconic cards -- he doesn't have a US175 or BDPP89 Trout card. His 1st BCA photo looks fugly.

Also, being a Royal and not in a big market will likely suppress his marketability. He's also unlikely to contend for a championship anytime soon -- though, that didn't hurt Trout's hobby status.

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

This is great and I certainly hope he keeps it up and becomes the next, whatever great player, but I’ll just say he’s the next great Royals player and I hope he continues to play well. He plays like George Brett did which is no surprise as George also hustled on every play throughout his entire career. He is the first player who reminds me of George.

In addition to all the wonderful players everyone is mentioning, his career so far also reminds me of HOF 2B Tony Lazzeri who was part of Murderer’s Row, only better.

But really, rather than worry about him being the next _____, I’ll just settle for him being Bobby Baseball.

Come on, Skip -- he's the best all-around player in MLB this season. It hasn't registered with fans and hobbyists yet because it's still early. But if he backs up his performance next season, you might have yourself the next king of the hobby.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I disagree. All he needs to do is back up his performance next season and show he's the real deal. Then he'll establish himself as the best all-around player in the game

One issue that I think you've mentioned before is his lack of iconic cards -- he doesn't have a US175 or BDPP89 Trout card. His 1st BCA photo looks fugly.

Also, being a Royal and not in a big market will likely suppress his marketability. He's also unlikely to contend for a championship anytime soon -- though, that didn't hurt Trout's hobby status.

When nothing is iconic, it always goes back to the first BCA!

[ThoseBackPages]

we all know the answer

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Come on, Skip -- he's the best all-around player in MLB this season. It hasn't registered with fans and hobbyists yet because it's still early. But if he backs up his performance next season, you might have yourself the next king of the hobby.

Oh, I agree. But I’m not worried about him being the next anything. If the hobby loves him, great. There is always plenty of room on the bandwagon. But if the hobby ignored him, that’d be ok too.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

One issue that I think you've mentioned before is his lack of iconic cards -- he doesn't have a US175 or BDPP89 Trout card. His 1st BCA photo looks fugly.

My money is on his 2022 Topps Update Photo Variations. The SSP and the Mullet are fantastic cards.

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

If the hobby loves him, great. There is always plenty of room on the bandwagon..

You got that right! Especially since Tatis and Wander got kicked off

[ironfireman]

Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Troy Tulowitzki comes to mind. 2006-2015 he was playing as one of the best players in the league, but injuries snuffed out the flames of a HOF career. As quick as he rose, he fell just as fast.

Lets’s just appreciate what Witt is doing. It’s amazing, and it’s awesome

Witt Jr is at 8.8 fWAR and will likely get to 10 this year. In his 3rd year he has 2 seasons beeter than any of Tulos. Tulo best was 5.5 WAR. Witt's on a completely different level. Could he get hurt? Sure, but if he is able to play 2-3 seasons of 10 WAR ball and then have something like the rest of Tulos career? That would be a HOF.

[TBTC Baseball]

Originally Posted by ironfireman

Witt Jr is at 8.8 fWAR and will likely get to 10 this year. In his 3rd year he has 2 seasons beeter than any of Tulos. Tulo best was 5.5 WAR. Witt's on a completely different level. Could he get hurt? Sure, but if he is able to play 2-3 seasons of 10 WAR ball and then have something like the rest of Tulos career? That would be a HOF.

There have been 59 non-pitcher seasons of 10+bWAR. 48 of them are from HOF players. The 11 seasons from non-HOF players, 2 of them ended up not having put up HOF career numbers.

• Aaron Judge
• Mike Trout x2
• Mookie Betts
• Alex Rodriguez
• Barry Bonds x3
• Sammy Sosa
• Rico Petrocelli
• Al Rosen.

He is on a special track.

[bub838]

best case scenario is probably Arod with less power. (which is really good!!)

[brios8]

Originally Posted by bub838

best case scenario is probably Arod with less power. (which is really good!!)

I think his power is trending up.
The following years we might see closer to 40

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by bub838

best case scenario is probably Arod with less power. (which is really good!!)

Good one. Less power more speed, better fielder.

[Tequila7]

George Brett.....that's good enough for me!

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[ironfireman]

Originally Posted by TBTC Baseball

There have been 59 non-pitcher seasons of 10+bWAR. 48 of them are from HOF players. The 11 seasons from non-HOF players, 2 of them ended up not having put up HOF career numbers.

• Aaron Judge
• Mike Trout x2
• Mookie Betts
• Alex Rodriguez
• Barry Bonds x3
• Sammy Sosa
• Rico Petrocelli
• Al Rosen.

He is on a special track.

Great info! AND Rosen & Petrocelli were 9.6 & 9.1 in fWAR - Witt is at 8.8 with 38 games left - Go Bobby Go! Just having an amazing year! Been fun to watch him get better each year.

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by bub838

best case scenario is probably Arod with less power. (which is really good!!)

Don't underestimate his power upside -- 116.9 max exit velocity this season; 10th highest of all hitters, right below Yordan Alvarez.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Don't underestimate his power upside -- 106.9 max exit velocity this season; 10th highest of all hitters, right below Yordan Alvarez.

I’m not! It’s more a compliment to ARod being so prolific power wise for a very long time.

[pewe]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Don't underestimate his power upside -- 106.9 max exit velocity this season; 10th highest of all hitters, right below Yordan Alvarez.

Wait… 106.9mph is 10th highest max EV??? I’m not even sure how to look this up, but I would have guessed a lot more hit 110+


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[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by pewe

Wait… 106.9mph is 10th highest max EV??? I’m not even sure how to look this up, but I would have guessed a lot more hit 110+


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Whoops -- I meant 116.9 mph.

[pewe]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Whoops -- I meant 116.9 mph.

Now that does seem impressive


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[rfgilles]

Originally Posted by pewe

Wait… 106.9mph is 10th highest max EV??? I’m not even sure how to look this up, but I would have guessed a lot more hit 110+


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Here you go:
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leade...x&sortDir=desc

[BAHoopla]

You guys killing the real Witt thread for this temp thread

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by BAHoopla

You guys killing the real Witt thread for this temp thread

Temp thread?

It’s a poll, and divided pretty evenly so far.