Two MLB Awards Finalists Will Earn Contract Bonuses

Base Salaries to Increase for Soto and Witt

Two MLB award finalists will receive contract bonuses. Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr. are both finalists for the National League and American League Rookie of the Year awards, respectively. If either player wins the award, their base salary will increase by $1 million in 2023.

Soto is a 19-year-old outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He is batting .315 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs this season. Witt is a 21-year-old shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. He is batting .296 with 17 home runs and 59 RBIs this season.

Soto's Impressive Rookie Season

Soto has been one of the best hitters in the National League this season.

• He is second in the league in batting average.
• He is tied for fourth in the league in home runs.
• He is fifth in the league in RBIs.

Soto has also been a key part of the Nationals' success this season. The Nationals are currently in first place in the National League East.

The finalists for the National League Rookie of the Year Award will be announced on October 28th. The winner will be announced on November 14th.

Witt's Breakout Season

Witt has also been one of the best hitters in the American League this season. He is:

• Seventh in the league in batting average.
• Tied for 10th in the league in home runs.
• 11th in the league in RBIs.

Witt has also been a key part of the Royals' success this season. The Royals are currently in second place in the American League Central.

The finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award will be announced on October 28th. The winner will be announced on November 14th.