Bobby Witt Sr., the father of Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., enjoyed an impressive 16-year career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Selected in the first round of the 1985 amateur draft, he played for several major league franchises—most notably during multiple stints with the Texas Rangers and contributing to organizational pitching depth across the league. Following his retirement from professional athletics, he passed down his invaluable athletic experience and baseball wisdom to his son, who ultimately became one of the premier players in modern Major League Baseball.