MIKE MASSEY, Kansas City Royals 2B, will be honored as the Chicago Area MLB player of the year.

Massey had a breakout season in 2024, hitting .259 with 14 HR, 45 RBI and a .743 OPS. In the playoffs he hit .304 with a .795 OPS.

Massey attended Brother Rice High School and the University of Illinois. He made his MLB debut July 14, 2022.

OTHER AWARD WINNERS

Lou Boudreau Hall-of-Fame – A. J. Pierynski

Lou Boudreau Hall-of-Fame – Gene Honda

BANQUET TICKETS

They will be available at all meetings. They are also available at https://pitchandhitclub.com/banquet/. Tickets are $85 member price, $100 non-member and $825 for a table of ten.