His incredible talent is on display not only at Kauffman Stadium, but out in the Kansas City community.

There is not a day that Bobby Witt Jr. is not making an impact, including often making it a part of his pregame routine like special visits to children from Dream Factory, which grants youth with life-threatening or chronic illnesses their dreams. A true Royal, Bobby’s values off the field often align with two of the Royals Community Impact pillars: healthy and active communities, and education and literacy.

Bobby is a strong supporter of organizations working to create awareness and fight ALS. The past several seasons Bobby hosted a clinic for more than 300 local youth in support of Sarah’s Soldiers. In 2024, the three-hour baseball clinic raised more than $45,000 (100% of the event proceeds) to financially support Sarah Nauser and others battling ALS. He has worn a Sarah’s Soldiers bracelet daily including during games and often wears a Sarah’s Soldiers shirt during batting practice.

In addition, he has taken his talents from the diamond to the links in support of the Team Hilliard Foundation Golf Tournament to help raise awareness and funds for ALS research.

Most recently, in June, Bobby hosted a youth camp in partnership with ProCamps and CommunityAmerica. The support of Bobby and CommunityAmerica, along with camp proceeds, resulted in a $50,000 donation to the Edward Dulle Family in collaboration with Susanna Smiles. Susanna Smiles supports families with children facing hardship caused by critical illness or loss of a parent to help lessen the burden and aid prosperity for families.

His passion, energy and love for the game tabbed Bobby as the first-ever PLAY BALL Ambassador. As part of his ambassadorship, Bobby will continue to be featured in regular content pieces across the PLAY BALL and MLB media channels providing tips and answering questions to help aid in MLB’s efforts to encourage youth participation in baseball and softball. inspiring the next generation of players and fans.

Bobby is not only inspiring youth on the field but also in the classroom. He has worked with local youth to help increase literacy rates in the Kansas City metro area as a Royals Literacy League Classroom Champion. This program was launched by the Kansas City Royals Foundation and local partners to build excitement around reading and literacy in elementary-aged students in public schools in Kansas City, while providing additional support to, and appreciation for, the educators that serve them. Bobby was one of the first players to step forward, providing the students and faculty with inspiration to continue to do their best. He routinely checks in on the classrooms and is on a first-name basis with many of the kids while helping teach them the importance of reading.

The inspiration he brings has carried beyond the course work by providing life lessons and ways to combat stress through his Bobby Breath. Before stepping into the box, you will often find Bobby taking a deep breath to clear his mind, relax and refocus. Many of his students now do the same before exams or in other stressful situations in the classroom and life.

Bobby Witt Jr. is the model for baseball and softball players from all generations on and off the field, relentlessly making himself and those around him better. The way that he carries himself on and off the field provides an example for not only his teammates and other players in the league, but also for the local and national youth. He offers guidance and inspiration to help all lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.