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

Witt, 24, was named the All-MLB First Team at shortstop. He led MLB with a .332 batting average and 211 hits. Witt finished the 2024 campaign with 32 homers, 109 RBIs and an .977 OPS (on-base plus slugging).

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

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

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.

The 2024 All-MLB teams were announced today, the newest Royals superstar earned a nod along with another Royals legend.

From a press release by Major League Baseball Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been named winners of the 2024 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award, as announced tonight by Louisville Slugger.

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.