The Burlington Royals fell short in their championship bid while NW Arkansas got off to a powerful start in their first playoff game. HR Roll Call: Corey Toups 2 (14), Jon McCray 2 (9) BP KC Player of the Day – Corey Toups 3-4, 4R, HBP, 2 HR, 3 RBI Playoffs Junction City wins series 2-0 […]
Author: Clint Scoles
Diamonds in the Rough 9-6-16
Just two games on the slate, Burlington would fall in their playoff game and Idaho Falls won their last road game of the year. In other news Meibrys Viloria, the 19 year old catcher was named Pioneer League MVP for his outstanding seasons for Idaho Falls. BP KC Player of the Day – Ricky Aracena 3-3 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 9-5-16
One affiliate advanced in the playoffs while another qualified for the postseason during a 2-4 day that saw three team’s seasons come to an end. HR Roll Call: Dusty Coleman (6), Ramon Torres (2), Luis Villegas 2 (5) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Yeison Melo 5-6, 3R, 2-2b BP KC Pitcher of the Day – […]
Diamonds in the Rough 9-4-16
Royals affiliates went 3-3 on Sunday, with a playoff loss in Burlington and a must-have win at Double-A. HR Roll Call: Corey Toups (12), Robert Pehl (1), Travis Maezes (15), Ben Johnson (6), Manny Olloque (7), Rudy Martin (2) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Robert Pehl 2-4, 2R, HR, 4 RBI BP KC […]
Diamonds in the Rough 9-3-16
A 4-3 Saturday featured a huge blowout win by the Burlington Royals in game one of the Appy League playoffs. HR Roll Call Mike Hill (10), Chase Vallot (15), Emmanuel Rivera (3), Nathan Esposito (3) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Nathan Esposito 3-5 3R, HR, 7 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day […]
Diamonds in the Rough 9-2-16
A 3-2 Friday despite five good starts by the Royals affiliate’s starting pitchers. HR Roll Call Angelo Castellano (2) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Mauricio Ramos 3-4 2R, 2b, 2 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Alec Mills 6 IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 9 K 6-1 […]
September Call for Hunter Dozier
The Royals made a few September call-ups via Rustin Dodd today. We all know what Terrance Gore can bring to the table, and the defensive versatility as well as some offensive addition at second base that Whit Merrifield can provide, but what about Hunter Dozier? How can he help the Royals in September? The addition […]
The Academy: Royals Organization All-BP Team
With the Minor League season winding down, what better time to name some of the best players in the minor league ranks for the Royals organization this season? Starting Pitcher – Alec Mills The righty made a big impact at Double-A with a sub 3.00 ERA and over a strikeout per inning before heading to […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-31-16
A 3-5 Wednesday for the Royals minor league squads including a loss in the AZL playoffs for the Royals affiliates. HR Roll Call Jorge Bonifacio (19), Brandon Dulin 2 (8) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Brandon Dulin 2 gms 3-6 3R, 2b, 2 HR, 4 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-30-16
A solid day for the affiliates with a pair of doubleheader sweeps including Burlington’s, which wrapped up a East division championship for them. HR Roll Call: Orlando Calixte (11), Ryan O’Hearn (21), Joe Dudek (5) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Ryan O’Hearn 3-5, HR, 5 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – […]