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Bobby Witt Jr. docuseries launches, detailing young superstar’s come-up
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new series on the life of Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. premiered on Wednesday.
The story chronicles Bobby Witt Jr. growing up in Texas in a short film that includes his entire family. It mentions how he and his father made baseball history as the highest-drafted father-son duo. They were selected third and second overall, respectively. A little piece of information Witt Jr. reminds his Bobby Witt Sr. on an occasion.
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Why Whataburger? Witt Jr. says it's always been a part of his journey growing up in Texas. After games, late nights and even served at his wedding.
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"She was all about it," Witt Jr. said of his wife, Maggie. "Coming from the same hometown, we know what Whataburger meant to us. After football, at our wedding, it was the spot. At our wedding, it's the spot."
"It's awesome to partnership with Whataburger and share our story about how that relationship began," he continued. "With my family included and how close we are and how Whataburger connects all of that."
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Whataburger's COO, Scott Hudler, said that Witt Jr.'s endorsement couldn't be better.
"If we went in the lab from central casting and got the quintessential ambassador, it would be Bobby," he said.
Also announced on Wednesday was the news that the Royals are staying in Missouri with a new stadium in the Crown Center area downtown. Witt Jr. couldn't help but wonder if his favorite burger spot would be part of the plans.
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"It would be nice to get a Whataburger in there for sure," he said.
"It's exciting news, a lot of people are excited, all we can control is playing baseball today and a couple of years to come. A lot of buzz and to know the kind of resources you'll have at a new stadium and everything, everyone is very excited."
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