Kansas City Royals’ star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has once again proven his offensive prowess, earning the 2025 American League Silver Slugger Award at the shortstop position for the second straight year. The announcement, made on November 6, 2025, by Louisville Slugger, solidifies Witt’s status as one of baseball’s premier young talents and marks another milestone in his rapidly ascending career.
At just 25 years old, Witt delivered another exceptional season, showcasing the dynamic combination of power, speed, and consistency that has made him a cornerstone of the Royals’ lineup. In 2025, Witt hit .295 with 23 home runs, 38 stolen bases, and an .852 OPS, leading the American League in hits (184) and doubles (47). He ranked among the league’s elite in several offensive categories, including seventh in batting average, ninth in slugging percentage, eighth in OPS, sixth in runs scored (99), fourth in triples (6), fourth in total bases (312), and fourth in Runs Created (114).
Witt’s ability to impact games offensively while playing a demanding defensive position like shortstop set him apart. His 2025 performance included becoming the first player in MLB history to record at least 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons, a testament to his rare blend of power and speed. He also joined an elite group as the first shortstop in MLB history to achieve multiple 30-30 seasons (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases), having done so in 2023 and 2024, with Francisco Lindor later matching the feat.
Witt’s 2025 Silver Slugger Award follows his breakout 2024 season, where he led all of Major League Baseball with a .332 batting average and 211 hits, while posting 32 home runs, 31 stolen bases, and 109 RBIs. That year, he became the first Royals shortstop to win a Silver Slugger and the first shortstop since Brandon Crawford in 2015 to earn both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in the same season.
In 2025, Witt continued to build on his historic resume. He became the fourth player in MLB history to record at least 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases in their first four seasons, joining legends Bobby Bonds, Darryl Strawberry, and Julio RodrÃguez. His 184 hits and 47 doubles led the majors, and his second consecutive Gold Glove Award made him the first Royals shortstop to win multiple Gold Gloves.
Witt faced stiff competition for the 2025 Silver Slugger Award at shortstop, with Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette and Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña also named as finalists. However, Witt’s superior offensive output, including his league-leading hits and doubles, as well as his third-ranked weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+) of 130 among AL shortstops, secured him the award.
The future looks bright for the young superstar, with his award shelf growing—now boasting two Gold Gloves, two Silver Sluggers, and a Heart and Hustle Award—Bobby Witt Jr. is proving that his historic rise is only just beginning.
