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.

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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.

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.

When superstar Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. asked his groomsmen to join him for his December wedding, he did so in a unique way.

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.