This Tuesday was a historic moment for Bobby Witt Jr., who with a superb swing hit a home run that sent the ball straight to center field. The ball traveled 449 feet, sealing the Kansas City Royals' 5-2 victory over the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.

That blast not only secured the win, but it was also his 100th major league home run, making him the youngest player in Kansas City history to reach that milestone at just 25 years and 66 days old. The previous record belonged to Carlos Beltrán (26 years and 108 days old in 2003).

But the feat goes further: Witt is only the fourth player in MLB history to total at least 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases in his first four seasons, joining Julio Rodriguez, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Bonds.

“It’s special,” Witt acknowledged after the game. “S

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