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Bobby Witt Jr, Jac Caglianone Pose in Front of Jet Ahead of Highly Anticipated Debut

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joshua Rosenblum | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 1:29 PM ET

Kansas City Royals fans have a new reason to cheer as star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and top prospect Jac Caglianone were spotted together in a moment that has set social media ablaze.

On Tuesday morning, the Royals’ official X account shared a photo of the dynamic duo posing in front of a United Airlines jet, captioned, “Headed across the state!”

The image captures Witt, sporting a stylish patterned jacket, and Caglianone, with a backpack slung over his shoulders, standing on the tarmac with the plane’s “UNITED” lettering prominently displayed behind them.

The photo marks a significant moment as Caglianone, the Royals’ No. 1 prospect, appears to be on the verge of his MLB debut.

Headed across the state! pic.twitter.com/HQ3RmBf9Ov
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 3, 2025

Just days prior, the 22-year-old slugger made headlines with a 410-foot home run for Triple-A Omaha, a blast that echoed Witt’s own milestone—both hit their first notable homers off pitcher Dakota Hudson.

Now, their shared journey to St. Louis for a series against the Cardinals has fans buzzing about the future of the franchise.

Witt, already a cornerstone of the Royals at 24, has been a revelation since his 2022 debut, blending elite speed, power, and defense.

Caglianone, with his raw power and versatility, is seen as the perfect complement.

Fans on X are ecstatic—“The faces of the Royals for the next 10-15 years,” one user wrote, while another predicted a “2 and 3 hole for the next decade.”

As the Royals jet off for this cross-state rivalry, the excitement is palpable: Kansas City’s future looks brighter than ever.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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