KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. basked in the moment. There was a gleam of reassurance in his eyes. There was excitement in his tone. He searched for the words as he attempted to convey his emotions. It wasn’t a daunting task. Instead, it was a heartfelt gratitude for all the hard work he accrued within the Royals organization. Witt had earned his reward: A new 14-year contract extension (11 years guaranteed) worth $288.7 million. On Tuesday, Witt shared the moment with his family and friends. In the process, he illuminated a small press area in the Royals Hall o…