This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/royals as Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Bold Prediction On Royals' Trade Deadline Pursuits. The Kansas City Royals aren't where they want to be, but their star shortstop still has faith.

Witt wants to go for it, and he may be one of the few players in the majors who can carry his team to victory on a regular basis. If he stays red hot after the All-Star break and the Royals can creep closer to the last wild-card spot before the trade deadline, they could make a big move for the stretch run.

During Saturday's contest against the Mets, Bobby Witt Jr showed off his range, throwing out Brett Baty in the third.