If there was an award to be won during the 2016 season, Kris Bryant was the clear choice. Bryant was at the center of the Chicago Cubs' World Series core, taking home National League MVP honors as well as the National League Hank Aaron award.
One year removed from taking home National League Rookie of the Year honors, Bryant's 2016 season was one of the best offensive seasons any Cubs fan has ever seen. In 699 plate appearances, Bryant slashed .292/.385/.554 with a 148 wRC+ and 39 home runs.
No real surprise that Bryant was recognized as being the National League's best hitter during the Cubs' World Series run.