And all three won Royals team awards Monday, as voted on by the Kansas City chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Witt was named the Les Milgram Player of the Year for the fourth consecutive season — all four seasons of his Major League career. Cameron was named the Bruce Rice Pitcher of the Year. Garcia earned the Joe Burke Special Achievement Award, given to an unsung player who contributed beyond what was expected or someone voters felt deserved recognition for an outstanding season….
“I can’t wait for opening night in Kansas City [to] receive my Gold Glove,” said Garcia, who was sporting bright pink hair when he hopped on a Zoom call with local media. “It’s a dream come true. And I think Bobby inspired me to fight for a Gold Glove. … So many guys play this game and they never win a Gold Glove, so to be able to win one, it’s amazing.”