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| DATE: | Thursday, Jan. 14 |
| TIME: | Cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner and award presentations will follow at 7 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | Sheraton Overland Park Hotel Overland Park, Kan. |
| TICKETS: | Tickets for this event will go on sale soon. |
Awards recipients will include Zack Greinke, the 2009 Bruce Rice Pitcher of the Year; Billy Butler, the 2009 Les Milgram Player of the Year; and Alberto Callaspo, the 2009 Joe Burke Special Achievement Award winner.
Additional awards - named to honor the accomplishments of past great players and contributors to the organization - include:
Dan Quisenberry Special Achievement Award - recognizing an outstanding member of the community
Matt Minker Award - recognizing an outstanding Minor League affiliate employee
Art Stewart Scout of the Year - recognizing an outstanding scout
Dick Howser Player Development Person of the Year - recognizing an outstanding member of player development
Mike Sweeney Award - recognizing a player who best represents the organization on and off the field
Willie Wilson Baserunner of the Year - recognizing the organization's top base runner
Frank White Defensive Player of the Year - recognizing the organization's top defensive player
Paul Splittorff Pitcher of the Year - recognizing the organization's top pitcher
George Brett Hitter of the Year - recognizing the organization's top hitter
Ewing M. Kauffman Mr. Baseball Award - recognizing an overall contribution to baseball in the Kansas City area
Presenters at the event will include Hall of Famer George Brett and Royals Hall of Famers Frank White and Willie Wilson.
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