Mahomes Praises Witt Jr.'s Incredible WBC Defensive Play

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. made a spectacular diving play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Bobby Witt Jr., the shortstop for the Kansas City Royals, made an incredible diving play and throw to first base during the United States' matchup against Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. The play drew praise on social media, including from Witt's fellow Kansas City sports star Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Why it matters

Witt Jr. is considered one of the top young talents in Major League Baseball, and his standout defensive play in a high-profile international tournament like the World Baseball Classic helps raise his profile even further. Mahomes' praise for Witt Jr. also highlights the growing connection between the two Kansas City athletes.

The details

With a runner on first base, Mexico catcher Alejandro Kirk hit a groundball in the hole. Witt made an incredible diving play to his left to field the ball, then quickly threw to first base to record the out. The play drew an enthusiastic reaction on social media, including a simple but emphatic message from Mahomes on X (formerly Twitter) that said 'Dawg!' and tagged Witt.

  • The play occurred during the United States' matchup against Mexico on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Bobby Witt Jr.

The shortstop for the Kansas City Royals and one of the top young talents in Major League Baseball.

Patrick Mahomes

The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and a fellow sports star in the city of Kansas City.

Alejandro Kirk

The catcher for the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“Dawg!”

— Patrick Mahomes (X (formerly Twitter)

The takeaway

Witt Jr.'s standout defensive play in the World Baseball Classic showcases his elite athleticism and talent, while also highlighting the growing connection between the young Royals star and fellow Kansas City sports icon Patrick Mahomes.