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 an interview with Royals beat writers, Perez spoke of his admiration of Clemente and called this “the second-best award” he’s ever won, other than winning the 2015 World Series.

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