In Witt Jr.'s case, a top-three MVP finish will net the Royals an extra draft-pick at the end of the first round. Matt Eddy of Baseball America had the information: With the MLB a

Angels' prospect Logan Britt discusses his relationship with Royals' star Bobby Witt Jr., being the best man in Witt Jr.'s wedding, and more

Perez, 34, earned his fifth Silver Slugger Award. He piloted the Royals offense with 27 home runs and 104 RBIs. Perez hit his 250th career home run against the New York Mets and later eclipsed 1,500 hits against the Colorado Rockies.

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. captured his first-ever Silver Slugger Award on Tuesday, earning the honor at shortstop in the American League. With his

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. and C Salvador Perez were both awarded with the Silver Slugger Award. This is Witt’s first time receiving the honor and Perez’s fifth. Perez is the ninth player to win at least five Louisville Silver Slugger Awards as a catcher, putting him among a prestigious group.

Franchise cornerstone Bobby Witt Jr. and All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo won the 2024 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award at their respective positions. The Royals standouts headlined a quartet of Royals finalists alongside teammates Freddy Fermin and Cole Ragans in October.

Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. wins his first AL Silver Slugger Award after crushing 32 home runs and hitting .332 with 109 RBIs in 2024