Honours & Records
21 entries in the Kansas City Royals compendium.
George Brett Rookie of the Year (1973)Hall of Fame third baseman and Royals legend.Dan Quisenberry Rolaids Relief Man AwardDominant closer who set the MLB saves record in 1983.Salvador Perez Gold Glove AwardsThe golden standard of defense behind the plate for the modern Royals.Bret Saberhagen Cy Young Award (1989)Two-time Cy Young winner and 1985 World Series MVP who threw a no-hitter in 1991.George Brett Franchise Home Runs RecordGeorge Brett's franchise home run record stood as a monumental pillar of Kansas City Royals history for…Salvador Perez Silver Slugger AwardThe defensive anchor who redefined the offensive ceiling for catchers in Royals history.2015 American League PennantThe Royals' triumphant return to October glory and first pennant since 1985.Dan Quisenberry Franchise Saves RecordThe Submarine Sinker King who defined the Royals' late-century identity.1985 American League PennantA dramatic seven-game victory over Toronto secured the Royals' second American League pennant in franchise…2015 World Series ChampionshipRoyals win second World Series, first since 1985.2014 AL PennantFive years of waiting, six games of fire, and a pennant that lit up a city.1985 World Series ChampionshipThe Show-Me Series: Royals upset Cardinals in seven games.1985 AL PennantSeven games, one pennant, a championship forever remembered.2015 AL PennantA young core, a gold-glove defense, and a pennant that ended thirty years of waiting.George Brett career hits record (2,930)Two thousand, nine hundred and thirty reasons the Royals' golden age still echoes.George Brett career home runs record (307)21 years, 307 bombs, one immortal left-handed swing in white and blue.Bo Jackson 1989 AL MVPOne of the few to play MLB and NFL in the same season, wearing the Royals' crown.Mike Sweeney 2003 AL MVPOne season, one name etched in Royals lore: Sweeney.Bret Saberhagen 1985 AL Cy Young AwardTwo-time Cy Young winner and 1985 World Series MVP for the Kansas City Royals.Zack Greinke 2009 AL Cy Young AwardA 24-year-old with a broken-looking windup stole the league's best pitcher trophy for Kansas City.1977 AL West Division titleRoyals win franchise-best 102 games, but fall to Yankees in ALCS again.
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