This is a list of award winners and league leaders for the Kansas City Royals

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Regular-season awards

MVP Award

* 1980:

George Brett George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953) is an American former professional baseball player who played all of his 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman for the Kansas City Royals. Brett's 3,154 career hits are second-mo ...

Cy Young Award

* 1985: Bret Saberhagen * 1989: Bret Saberhagen * 1994:

David Cone David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, and current color commentator for the New York Yankees on the YES Network and WPIX as well as for ESPN on Sunday Night Baseball.Zack Greinke Donald Zackary Greinke ( ; born October 21, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals in 2004 and has also played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers, Los An ...

Rookie of the Year

*1969:

Lou Piniella Louis Victor Piniella ( usually ; born August 28, 1943) is a former professional baseball player and manager. An outfielder, he played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals and ...

*1994: Bob Hamelin *1999:

Carlos Beltrán Carlos Iván Beltrán (; born April 24, 1977) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from 1998 to 2017 for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Fran ...

*2003: Ángel Berroa

Comeback Player of the Year

*2017:

Mike Moustakas Michael Christopher Moustakas (; born September 11, 1988) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds. Moust ...

*2020:

Salvador Pérez Salvador Johan Pérez Diaz (born May 10, 1990), nicknamed "Salvy", is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball catcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a seven-time MLB All-Star, five-time Gold Glove Award wi ...

Silver Slugger Award The Silver Slugger Award has been awarded annually since 1980 to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball. These voters co ...

*1980:

and Willie Wilson *1982:

Hal McRae Harold Abraham McRae (; born July 10, 1945) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds (1968, 1970–72) and Kansas City Royals (1973–87). Utilized as a designated hitter for most of his career, McRa ...

and Willie Wilson *1985: George Brett *1986: Frank White *1988: George Brett *1995:

Gary Gaetti Gary Joseph Gaetti (, ; born August 19, 1958), is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990), California Angels (1991–1993), Kansas City Royals (1993–1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998) ...

*1998:

Dean Palmer Dean William Palmer (born December 27, 1968) is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 14-year career from 1989 to 2003. He played for the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers, all of the American Leag ...

*2012: Billy Butler *2015:

Kendrys Morales Kendrys Morales Rodríguez (born June 20, 1983) is a Cuban-Dominican former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota ...

*2016:

*2017:

Eric Hosmer Eric John Hosmer (born October 24, 1989) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and the Boston Red Sox ...

*2018:

*2020:

*2021:

Rawlings Gold Glove Award

*1971:

Amos Otis Amos Joseph Otis (born April 26, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a center fielder from to , most prominently as an integral member of the Kansas City Royals team that won t ...

*1973: Amos Otis *1974: Amos Otis *1977: Frank White and Al Cowens *1978: Frank White *1979: Frank White *1980: Frank White and Willie Wilson *1981: Frank White *1982: Frank White *1985:

*1986: Frank White *1987: Frank White *1989: Bret Saberhagen and

Bob Boone Robert Raymond Boone (born November 19, 1947) is an American former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who was a four-time All-Star. Born in San Diego, California, he is the son of MLB player Ray Boone, and he is the father o ...

*2000:

Jermaine Dye Jermaine Trevell Dye (born January 28, 1974) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. Dye grew up in Northern California and was a multi-sport star at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville. Dye attended Cosumnes River College in ...

*2006:

Mark Grudzielanek Mark James Grudzielanek (; born June 30, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop. Grudzielanek played for six different teams during his 15-season career. He batted and threw right-handed. He was most recently the ma ...

*2011:

Alex Gordon Alexander Jonathan Gordon (born February 10, 1984) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2020. Prior to playing professio ...

*2012: Alex Gordon *2013:

, and Alex Gordon *2014: Salvador Pérez, Eric Hosmer, and Alex Gordon (Gordon-Rawlings Platinum Glove Award Winner) *2015: Salvador Pérez, Eric Hosmer, and

Alcides Escobar Alcides Escobar () (born December 16, 1986), is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in MLB with the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals, and the Tokyo Ya ...

*2016: Salvador Pérez *2017: Alex Gordon *2018: Alex Gordon and Salvador Pérez *2019: Alex Gordon *2020: Alex Gordon (Gordon-Rawlings Platinum Gold Glove Award Winner) *2021: Andrew Bennintendi and Michael A. Taylor

Edgar Martínez Award The Edgar Martínez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, commonly referred to as the Edgar Martínez Award and originally known as the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, has been presented annually to the most outstanding designated hitter (DH) ...

*1976:

*1980: Hal McRae *1982: Hal McRae *2012: Billy Butler *2015:

Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

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(2014) ;Centerfield (in MLB) *

Lorenzo Cain Lorenzo Lamar Cain (born April 13, 1986) is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals. The Brewers drafted him in the ...

(2014)

''USA Today'' AL Top Rookie

(2011)

Rolaids Relief Man of the Year

:''See footnote''MLB appears to have dropped the ''Rolaids'' Relief Man of the Year Award as an official MLB award, after the 2006 season
Relief Man Award winners (1976-2006).
Awards (The Official Site of MLB's Honors and Accolades). MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLB.com). Retrieved 2010-06-09. Established in 1976, it does not appear on the MLB.com awards page for the most recent completed season
2010 Awards
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MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award Major League Baseball (MLB) annually honored its best relief pitcher with the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award from 2005 through 2013. It was initially part of a sponsorship agreement between MLB and package delivery company DH ...

(initially sponsored by DHL) was first given in 2005 and does appear on the MLB.com awards page for the most recent completed season. Prior to both awards, in 1960, ''The Sporting News'' established its Fireman of the Year Award, to recognize the best closer from each league. In 2001, the award was broadened to include all relievers and was re-named ''The Sporting News'' Reliever of the Year Award. In 2002, MLB began its

This Year in Baseball Awards The This Year in Baseball Awards, now called the "Esurance MLB Awards", were initiated by Major League Baseball (MLB) in . They are honors given annually to the most extraordinary baseball performances, players, managers, and executives, as voted ...

(TYIB Awards) (for all of MLB, not for each league), including Pitcher of the Year and Setup Man of the Year. In 2004, a Closer of the Year category was added and "Pitcher of the Year" was re-named "Starting Pitcher of the Year". In or about 2000, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum began its Hilton Smith Legacy Award for "Relievers of the Year".

Dan Quisenberry Daniel Raymond "Quiz" Quisenberry (; February 7, 1953 – September 30, 1998) was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Notable for his submarine-style pitching delivery ...

has won more Relief Man of the Year awards than any other player in baseball history. *1980: Dan Quisenberry *1982: Dan Quisenberry *1983: Dan Quisenberry *1984: Dan Quisenberry *1993: Jeff Montgomery

MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards"

:''Note: These awards are voted on by five groups for all of Major League Baseball (i.e., not one per league).'' :''Note: These awards were renamed the "GIBBY Awards" (Greatness in Baseball Yearly) in 2010 and then the "Esurance MLB Awards" in 2015.''

"Esurance MLB Awards" Best Major Leaguer, Postseason

* – Wade Davis

MLB "GIBBY Awards" Best Closer

* –

Greg Holland Gregory Scott Holland (born November 20, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington N ...

MLB "GIBBY Awards" Best Setup Man

*2014 – Wade Davis

MLB "GIBBY Awards" Best Executive

*2014 – Dayton Moore *2015 – Dayton Moore

''Baseball America'' All-Rookie Team

:''See: Baseball America#Baseball America All-Rookie Team'' *2011 –

(1B)

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Manager of the Year Manager of the Year may refer to: * Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award * League Managers Association Manager of the Year * Premier League Manager of the Season The Premier League Manager of the Season is an annual association footba ...

*2003:

Tony Peña Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla (; born June 4, 1957) is a Dominican former professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, and Astros. ...

Postseason and all-star game awards

World Series MVP The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the World Series, which is the final round of the MLB postseason. The aw ...

*1985: Bret Saberhagen *2015:

American League Championship Series MVP

*1980: Frank White *1985:

*2014:

*2015:

All-Star Game MVP

*1989:

Bo Jackson Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and American football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football. Jackson's el ...

*2016: Eric Hosmer

Team award

* 1980 –

William Harridge Trophy Major League Baseball presents a variety of annual awards and trophies to recognize both its teams and its players. Three team trophies are awarded annually: one each to the National League and American League champions, and one of the champion of ...

(American League championship) *1985 * – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series championship) * – ''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year *2014 * – ''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year *2015 *2015

Other achievements

Baseball Hall of Fame

:''See: Kansas City Royals#Baseball Hall of Famers''

''DHL'' Hometown Heroes (2006)

*George Brett — voted by MLB fans as the most outstanding player in the history of the franchise, based on on-field performance, leadership quality and character value

Ford C. Frick Award recipients

:''See: Kansas City Royals#Ford C. Frick Award recipients''

Royals Hall of Fame

:''See: Kansas City Royals#Hall of Fame''

Retired numbers

:''See: Kansas City Royals#Retired numbers'' 5 - George Brett; 10 - Dick Howser; 20 - Frank White; 42 - Jackie Robinson * ( retired across all of MLB)

''Sporting News'' Sportsman of the Year

:''See: Sporting News#Sportsman of the Year''

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

:''See: Kansas City Royals#Missouri Sports Hall of Fame''

Kansas City Sports Walk of Stars

:''See:

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Season leaders

Batting champions

is the only person in baseball history to win a batting title in three different decades. *1976: George Brett (.333) *1980: George Brett (.390) *1982: Willie Wilson (.332) *1990: George Brett (.329)

RBI

*1982:

Wins (pitcher)

*1977:

Dennis Leonard Dennis Patrick Leonard (born May 8, 1951) is a former pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He retired in 1986 due to injuries. Born in Brooklyn, Leonard attended Oceanside High School on Long Island, then playe ...

*1989: Bret Saberhagen

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*1989: Bret Saberhagen *1993:

Kevin Appier Robert Kevin Appier (; born December 6, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, and Anaheim Angels. Appi ...

Footnotes

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