King of Baseball | |
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Awarded for | Longtime dedication and service to professional baseball |
Country | United States |
Presented by | Minor League Baseball |
First awarded | 1951 |
Currently held by | David G. Elmore |
King of Baseball is a ceremonial title awarded by Minor League Baseball to one person each year in recognition of longtime dedication and service to professional baseball. The title was first awarded in 1951. The winner is announced at the annual Winter Meetings awards banquet and is typically presented with an inscribed bat, as well as a crown and robe symbolizing the winner's "king" status.