The Guardians were mostly expected to win 74-78 wins. Instead, they won 92, the division and went on a playoff run. Stephen Vogt loved every second.

Stephen Vogt had some rookie season as Cleveland's manager. Although he never managed before, the Guardians hired Vogt and he more than lived up to hopes by leading the Guardians to an AL Central title and deep postseason run.

We need this to be a building block,” Guardians president Chris Antonetti said. “We want to take a step forward next year.”