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Diamonds in the Rough 5-9-17

Just three games on the docket with the Royals affiliates coming out on top in two of them. HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (6), Zane Evans (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Frank Schwindel 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Foster Griffin 8 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 5-7-17

Solid day for the affiliates with three wins in four games. HR Roll Call: Anderson Miller (4), Chase Vallot (4), Wander Franco (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Anderson Miller 3-5, 2R, HR, 3 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Sam Selman 3.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 3-3 […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 5-5-17

Rough day for the affiliates, going 0-4 with Cardinals pitchers dominating the Triple-A and Double-A lineups. HR Roll Call Frank Schwindel (5), Anderson Miller (3), Chase Vallot (3), Emmanuel Rivera (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Anderson Miller 3-5 HR, 3 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Eric Stout 2.1 IP 3 H 0 R 0 […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 5-4-16

A Quick Rant I don’t know how many people read what I write here, but I’m sure some tend to think I look at the organization with a little too much sunshine. That may be the case at times but it was once told to me that members of the organization and/or family members of […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 5-3-17

A 2-2 day for the Royals minor league squads with wins at Low-A and Double-A. HR Roll Call: Jorge Soler (3), Garin Cecchini (1), Samir Duenez (4), Meibrys Viloria (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Meibrys Viloria 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Jace Vines 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 4-18-17

A rough night for the affiliates, going 0-4 with late leads lost in multiple games. HR Roll Call: Peter O’Brien (2), Samir Duenez (2), Mauricio Ramos (2), Khalil Lee (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Nicky Lopez 4-5, R, 2-2b, RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Gerson Garabito 7 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 4-16-17

The Royals affiliates went 2-2 on Easter Sunday, with an extra inning win at High-A and a near no-hitter in Triple-A. HR Roll Call: Jorge Bonifacio (3), Ramon Torres (3), Zane Evans (1), Anderson Miller (1), Manny Olloque (3) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Chris DeVito 3-4, 2R, 2b, RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 4-9-17

The affiliates ended a rough weekend with just an Omaha win on Sunday in four games. HR Roll Call: Whit Merrifield (2), Jorge Bonifacio (1), Brandon Downes (1), Manny Olloque (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Manny Olloque 3-4, 3R, HR, 2-2b, RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Luke Farrell 5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 […]

Meibrys Viloria via Milb.com Jared Ravich

Predicting Minor League Breakout Performers

Before we know where players will be assigned, let’s take a quick look at who may be on the verge of a breakout based on their performances one season ago. Not really a breakout candidate after last year but I expect Storm Chaser’s Hunter Dozier to improve on his solid season at Triple-A. Look to a […]

Pedro Fernandez via Ken Inness milb.com

Prospecting the Royals, Tier 3 (Mining The Diamonds)

After checking out a few of the higher profile players in the system (here’s Part One and Part Two), now it’s time to review  a few others that need to fine tune some things to reach the bigs. These nine guys currently in the system have multiple tools to lean on, but either need to switch […]