While we’re marinating in this lost Royals season, (seriously, what else can we write about this team?) I had the idea: who had the best season for the Royals, by position? What would that team look like?
Truth is, they look pretty darned good. There were a few surprises and some tough battles, especially in the outfield. Starting with the infield, here’s what it looks like.
Catcher - Darrell Porter – 1979
Yeah, I know people are going to scream about Sal Perez, but Porter was nothing short of fantastic in 1979: .291/.421/.484 with 20 home runs, 112 RBI, 101 runs and a league leading 121 walks good for 7.