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.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) speaks to Bally Sports announcer Joel Goldberg, leading fans in a “Let’s go Lugo” chant, as starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) looks on after the win over the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on July ...

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

T he awards keep piling up for Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Pérez. After Bobby won a Gold Glove at shortstop for his defensive prowess, he has been awarded a Silver Slugger Award

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named a finalist for the American League’s MVP award. Witt had an outstanding year in just his third season in the Majors, proving himself as one of the game’s best players.

Bobby Witt Jr. is a finalist for the American League MVP Award after finishing the 2024 season with a .332 batting average and 32 home runs

Bobby Witt Jr. has just enjoyed one of the best seasons in Royals history, and to no surprise, he has been named a finalist for the American League MVP award. Pitcher Seth Lugo has been named a Cy Young Award finalist in his first year with the team.