Just 24 years old, Kansas City Royals’ shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr, secured a record-breaking deal with the team. While Witt has managed to show his skills on the field by becoming the only shortstop in MLB’s history to have achieved two 30-30 seasons, he is also showcasing his brilliant skills in business ventures. Find out more about Witt’s net worth in 2025.
What is Bobby Witt Jr’s net worth in 2025?
Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr.'s net worth is said to be $1 million. With a record breaking contract with KC Royals, with addition to his salary, Witt has also ventured into endorsing many renowned brands which have increased his value in the market, making sure his net worth rises in the coming years.
Bobby Witt Jr has a solid career with a record breaking contract with KC Royals
During his rookie year, Bobby Witt Jr. had signed a $7.7 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, which was followed by a pre-arbitration agreement of $700,000. In 2023, Witt had signed another pre-arbitration deal worth $745,750.
It was in 2024, when Witt signed a massive 11 year contract of $288 million with the Royals, with a signing bonus of $7.7 million and $288 million as guaranteed money. According to the deal, the shortstop has an average annual salary of $26 million. It will allow Witt to be a free agent in 2038.
Last year, Bobby Witt Jr. became the first player in Royals’ history to hit at least 30 home runs and steal at least 30 bases. Now, the Royals are returning the favor, making Witt the first player in franchise history to get a nine-figure contract.
The current contract includes a team option after the 11th season that would extend Witt for another three years and $89 million, potentially giving him nearly $378 million over 14 years. Witt can also choose to opt out after the seventh, eighth, ninth, and 10th year of the deal.
It is, by far, the most money the Royals have ever offered a player.
How Bobby Witt Jr ventured into brand endorsements and raising awareness about ALS
While Bobby Witt Jr. might just be 24-years-old, that has not stopped him from securing brand endorsements from several big names. Witt has endorsed companies like Whataburger, Under Armour, Chinook Seedery, Homewood Bat Co., Wilson, and PSA Card, which is an online video gaming platform. Lastly, he is also involved with CommunityAmerica Credit Union, which is a financial institution.
Witt has an active Instagram profile, where she shares photographs with different moods. He also shares photos with his wife, Maggie Black. Witt has 223K followers on Instagram.
Witt also spends time hosting youth camps in support of fans of Royal Kansas City suffering from ALS. He also collaborated with Team Hilliard Foundation to raise awareness about ALS and to support research and treatments.
Bobby Witt Jr’s investment into a an app based platform for sports trading cards
In March, this year, Bobby Witt Jr. also invested in CollX, an app-based platform that allows sports and other trading card collectors to instantly get the current market value of their sports trading cards by clicking a photo.
KC Royals make history with record breaking contract with Bobby Witt Jr
As per the latest and current contract in the Major Baseball League, Bobby Witt Jr. has signed an 11 year $288,777,777 contract with the Kansas City Royals. The contract includes a $7,777,777 signing bonus, $288,777,777 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $26,252,525. In 2025, Witt Jr. is expected to earn a base salary of $7,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,111,111.
Who is Maggie Black? All about Bobby Witt Jr’s wife and family
Bobby Witt Jr. is married to Maggie Black, who is a fitness trainer and influencer. Black has a bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science. She also has a personal trainer certification from the American College of Sports Medicine.
On Instagram, Black is very active as she shares content related to health and wellness content on Instagram.
The duo met when they were in high school. Even before the duo began dating, Witt had a crush on her. After dating for years, Witt finally decided to propose Black in 2023, just ahead of Christmas Day.
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