Bobby Witt Jr. is he legit? - Page 261

tjforce · 03-20-2026, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by footfutbol

I mean Trout never did anything in the playoffs and his market was white hot until all the injuries.

Trout also had 47.5 WAR and 2 MVPs through his age 25 season compared to Bobby's 21.7 and none.

Bobby's great, but he hasn't had the start to his career that Trout did. Few have.

pewe · 03-20-2026, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Trout also had 47.5 WAR and 2 MVPs through his age 25 season compared to Bobby's 21.7 and none.

Bobby's great, but he hasn't had the start to his career that Trout did. Few have.

Longevity is the hard part… hopefully Witt can keep kicking it into the mid 30s… that will be really special!

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eastbayak · 03-20-2026, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Trout also had 47.5 WAR and 2 MVPs through his age 25 season compared to Bobby's 21.7 and none.

Bobby's great, but he hasn't had the start to his career that Trout did. Few have.

Yeah, but I don't think most people care about a 87.5 WAR that only translates to a single postseason series appearance (loss) and hit.

Legacies are forged during the postseason.

He's basically a modern Ernie Banks, a fantastic regular season baseball player and 1st ballot HOFer. Eventually, the general population will likely recognize names like Freddie Freeman more than Mike Trout.

Not making any Witt vs. Trout arguments, just strictly commenting on Trout's WAR.

cbeauch87 · 03-20-2026, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Trout also had 47.5 WAR and 2 MVPs through his age 25 season compared to Bobby's 21.7 and none.

Bobby's great, but he hasn't had the start to his career that Trout did. Few have.

Trout also didn't have Aaron Judge as his main competition for MVP.

tjforce · 03-20-2026, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cbeauch87

Trout also didn't have Aaron Judge as his main competition for MVP.

He did have a triple crown winner, though.

Regardless, no matter how much I like Bobby, I can't say he's anywhere near where Trout was at this point in their careers.

tjforce · 03-20-2026, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Yeah, but I don't think most people care about a 87.5 WAR that only translates to a single postseason series appearance (loss) and hit.

Legacies are forged during the postseason.

He's basically a modern Ernie Banks, a fantastic regular season baseball player and 1st ballot HOFer. Eventually, the general population will likely recognize names like Freddie Freeman more than Mike Trout.

Not making any Witt vs. Trout arguments, just strictly commenting on Trout's WAR.

Yep. Trout at 34 looks much different than Trout at 25.

Trout at 25 had 2 MVPs, one of the best starts to a career in a long time, and Ohtani heading over to the Angels. At that point you figure there's plenty of time to start racking up playoff wins and championship runs.

But that never happened.

tjforce · 03-20-2026, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pewe

Longevity is the hard part… hopefully Witt can keep kicking it into the mid 30s… that will be really special!

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It'll be interesting to see how he progresses. Aaron Judge wasn't even a rookie until he was 25.

I could see Bobby playing out like the lazy comparison: George Brett. Really good for a long time, with a couple seasons he was amazing in, and one that got him MVP. Not that I think anyone today can hit .390.

But that's the fun it in, watching how it plays out.

Twalk1975 · 03-23-2026, 08:33 AM

My first Witt card for my collection, pulled from a box of Heritage over the weekend.

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pewe · 03-23-2026, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Twalk1975

My first Witt card for my collection, pulled from a box of Heritage over the weekend.

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Bobby Baseball

Great hit

and perfect way to start your collection

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Funkster · 03-23-2026, 08:59 AM

Nice!

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Funkster · 03-23-2026, 03:21 PM

Not a monster, but wanted to add to my collection since it’s still reasonably priced..

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eastbayak · 03-25-2026, 03:27 PM

Took a few weeks but finally arrived from the Vault!

Bob Ross · 03-25-2026, 03:31 PM

Dude is decent.

tjforce · 03-27-2026, 01:38 PM

Bobby's not even in the top 169 in the league in OPS.

Is it time to sell and consider the 2026 season a wash?

Skipscards · 03-27-2026, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Bobby's not even in the top 169 in the league in OPS.

Is it time to sell and consider the 2026 season a wash?

Yeah, he may no longer be legit. Dang. Welp, it was a good run.

Cards and 401K · 03-27-2026, 10:18 PM

Yep, it’s been a nice few years.

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tjforce · 03-28-2026, 10:49 AM

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Yep, it’s been a nice few years.

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Nope. That's old news. He's now projecting to bat .500 this year with 324 singles!

Of course, the Royals are likely to go 0-162. So 50/50 outlook for the Witt market.

zworykin · 03-28-2026, 11:00 AM

Anyone looking to sell some of this bum's cards, I'm willing to take the risk.

JWBlue · 03-28-2026, 01:48 PM

After one game.

xBA .643
xSLG .737

I know it is only one game, but his average bat speed has increased significantly from 74.3 to 76.2.

Funkster · 03-28-2026, 03:38 PM

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Took a few weeks but finally arrived from the Vault!

That is a good looking card.

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tjforce · 03-29-2026, 02:49 PM

The Royals will NOT go winless this year!

eastbayak · 03-30-2026, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkster

That is a good looking card.

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Thanks brother!!

eastbayak · 03-30-2026, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Took a few weeks but finally arrived from the Vault!

So....I did it again.

Today's mailday!

NYRE2PECT · 03-30-2026, 07:16 PM

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So....I did it again.

Today's mailday!

You, are also, legit!

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IronCladLou · 03-30-2026, 08:05 PM

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You, are also, legit!

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Shame he's in a slump ol' Bobby Bust

03-27-2026, 01:38 PM	#6514
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,838	Bobby's not even in the top 169 in the league in OPS. Is it time to sell and consider the 2026 season a wash? __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

03-28-2026, 01:48 PM	#6519
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 10,327	After one game. xBA .643 xSLG .737 I know it is only one game, but his average bat speed has increased significantly from 74.3 to 76.2. __________________ Hobby favorites : Redemptions, Black /1 cards, Baseball : Topps flagship

03-29-2026, 02:49 PM	#6521
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,838	The Royals will NOT go winless this year! __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

03-23-2026, 08:33 AM	#6508
Twalk1975 Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,180	My first Witt card for my collection, pulled from a box of Heritage over the weekend. Sent from my SM-S156V using Tapatalk

03-23-2026, 08:59 AM	#6510
Funkster Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,190	Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-23-2026, 03:21 PM	#6511
Funkster Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,190	Not a monster, but wanted to add to my collection since it’s still reasonably priced.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-25-2026, 03:27 PM	#6512
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 17,227 eastbayak	Took a few weeks but finally arrived from the Vault!

03-25-2026, 03:31 PM	#6513
Bob Ross Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 6,274	Dude is decent.

03-27-2026, 10:18 PM	#6516
Cards and 401K Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 3,641	Yep, it’s been a nice few years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-28-2026, 11:00 AM	#6518
zworykin Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,159 zworykin2	Anyone looking to sell some of this bum's cards, I'm willing to take the risk.