The season didn't go as planned for the Kansas City Royals. Still, just because they didn't make the playoffs, it doesn't mean there weren't plenty of top-notch individual performances among some of the team's stars.
Award season has officially started with the unveiling of the list of players eligible for the All-MLB Team. In addition to that group, there are the more traditional awards, such as MVP and rookie of the year. There are at least a few Royals players who merit consideration.
Bobby Witt Jr. could be an MVP finalist once again
The slugging star shortstop almost got himself the AL MVP last season, but fell just short of Aaron Judge and his prodigious power.