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

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,

Since making his debut in the 2022 season, Witt Jr. is a .288 hitter. He's got 82 home runs and 110 stolen bases and has established himself as one of the best all-around players