Witt hasn't been Bobby Witt Jr. at full powers, but 80 percent of Witt's peak is enough to make an All-Star appearance. But Bubic is what an All-Star Game is all about--a first-timer who has had plenty of struggles at the big-league level, and who worked out all the kinks to finally become a star.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Kansas City Royals players were selected for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. All-star game reserves were announced on Sunday and Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic were chosen for the American League all-star team. This is the second straight all-star game appearance for Witt and Bubic’s first appearance.

Witt was selected for the second time in his career. He was a home-state star during last year’s All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The native of the Lone Star State finished second in the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby and drew praise from multiple fellow All-Stars.