The Royals affiliates went 3-4 on Wednesday. HR Roll Call: Luis Villegas (1), MJ Melendez (1), Ismaldo Rodriguez (3) BPKC Hitter of the Day: MJ Melendez 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 CS on defense BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Christopher Marte 5.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 4-2 GO-FO […]
Author: Clint Scoles
Diamonds in the Rough 6-27-17
The affiliates went 3-5 on Tuesday with a pair of walk-off wins in the Dominican and Lexington. HR Roll Call: Raul Mondesi (8), Angel Medina (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Joe Dudek 2-3, R, 2b, RBI, BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Anthony Bender 4 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-26-17
It was a rough day on the farm with the Royals affiliates losing all six games played to completion on Monday. HR Roll Call: Chase Vallot 2 (9, 10), Dennicher Carrasco (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Chase Vallot 2-3, 3R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Wilmer Jimenez 5.2 […]
BPKC Updated Prospect Rankings
With the 2017 draft in the books, it’s time to revisit the Royals prospect list. There’s a new name at the top of the organization. Preseason List Post-Draft Matt Strahm 1 Nick Pratto 2017 1st Rd pick w/ advanced approach at dish Josh Staumont 2 Hunter Dozier Season lost to injury Hunter Dozier 3 Khalil […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-23-17
A rough day of pitching for the Royals affiliates with pair of pitchers unable to finish off two innings and a few other less than stellar starts leading to a HR Roll Call None BPKC Hitter of the Day Cody Jones 4-4 R, 2-2b BPKC Pitcher of the Day Eric Stout 3.2 Ip 2 H 0 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-22-17
The minor league games ended Thursday with a 3-4 record for the Royals affiliates. HR Roll Call: Cam Gallagher (4), Chase Vallot (8), Gabe Cancel (6), Marten Gasparini (6), Ricky Aracena (2), Michael Gigliotti 2 (1,2), Dennicher Carrasco (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Gabe Cancel 3-4, 2R, HR, 2-2b, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-21-17
Just three games on the docket, but the Dominican game was suspended in a 1-1 tie. HR Roll Call Amalani Fukofuka (4), Robby Rinn (2), Jonathan McCray (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Amalani Fukofuka 3-5 3R, 2-2b, HR, 3 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Jake Kalish 6 H 3 H 1 R 1 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-20-17
The Royals affiliates went 2-2 on Tuesday, with losses in the Pioneer League and Triple-A. HR Roll Call: Amalani Fukofuka (3), Ricky Aracena (1), Darrell Miller (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Ricky Aracena 3-4, 4R, 3b, HR, RBI, BB, SB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Wilmer Jimenez 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 […]
Royals 2017 MLB Draft Review: Rounds 21-40
As promised, we have the final 20 rounds of the 2017 MLB Draft analysis for the Royals right here for your reading pleasure. Check out previous draft analyses: Rounds 1-4 Rounds 5-10 Rounds 11-20 Interview with Lonnie Goldberg 21. Isaiah Smith OF 6’3 190 lbs Battle Ground HS Battle Ground, WA 6/19/99 This prep player […]
Kansas City Royals MLB Draft Review: Rounds 11-20
In reviewing this year’s Royals draft class, I’ve noticed some distinct differences over the last few draft classes. From top to bottom, you see a much more advanced group of hitters in terms of plate approach. From the first pick of Nick Pratto to the back of the draft with Reed Rohlman, this is a group with […]