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).

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

The standout seasons of Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and catcher Salvador Perez continue to be rewarded with accomplishments.

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.

He also helped lead the Royals to the playoffs for the first time since 2015, advancing to the ALDS. The Royals lost against the New York Yankees in that round but did beat the Orioles in the wild card series.