Bobby Witt Jr. contract details: Analysing the $288.7M valuation and strategic player opt-outs
Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million contract with the Kansas City Royals in 2024. This deal, one of MLB's longest and third-richest economically, includes a structured salary progression and $210 million in guaranteed money. The contract features player opt-outs, offering Witt Jr. flexibility while securing him for the Royals' crucial developmental years.
Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million contract with the Kansas City Royals in 2024. This deal, one of MLB's longest and third-richest economically, includes a structured salary progression and $210 million in guaranteed money. The contract features player opt-outs, offering Witt Jr. flexibility while securing him for the Royals' crucial developmental years.
