Royals rookie infielder Mike Aviles is starting to garner some national attention.</p><p> Aviles was chosen Monday as the American League’s co-player of the week after raising his average to .340 by getting 15 hits in 26 at-bats in six games. He shared the award with Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady.</p><p> St. Louis outfielder Ryan Ludwick was the National League winner after going 14 for 26 with four homers and eight RBIs in seven games.</p><p> Four other Royals were among the nine players who received consideration for the AL award: DH Billy Butler, outfielder José Guillen and pitchers Zack Greinke and Joakim Soria.</p><p> The Royals were 5-1 last week. They swept three games in Oakland before winning two of three weekend games against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.</p><p> Aviles, 27, went eight for 14 against the A’s before going seven for 12 against the White Sox. He also finished the week with two homers, five RBIs and a 1.000 slugging percentage.</p><p> Nady was 10 for 19 with three homers and 10 RBIs in six games for the Yankees. Player-of-the-week recipients receive luxury Swiss Tourneau timepieces.</p><p> To reach Bob Dutton, Royals reporter for The Star, call (816) 234-4352 or send email to bdutton@kcstar.com.