After rainouts in both Omaha and Wilmington, the Royals affiliates split the only games on the docket. HR Roll Call: Bubba Starling (5), Mike Hill (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day: Bubba Starling 3-4 HR, 2b, 2R, RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day: Matt Strahm 5 IP 5 H 1 ER 0 BB 8 […]
Tag: Chase Vallot
Diamonds In The Rough 4-28-16
A full slate of games was scheduled, although Wilmington was rained out. Royals affiliates went 3-0 on the night. HR Roll Call — Jorge Bonifacio (4), Hunter Dozier (5), Samir Duenez 2 (3), Brett Eibner (1), Chase Vallot (5) BP Kansas City Hitter of the Day — Samir Duenez: 4-5, 2 HR, 3 R, 2 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-27-16
With Omaha having the night off, the other three Royals affiliates couldn’t pick up the slack, going 0-3. HR Roll Call – Frank Schwindel (3) BP Kansas City Hitter of the Day – Frank Schwindel: 2-4, 2B, HR BP Kansas City Pitcher of the Day – Josh Staumont: 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 […]
The Academy – Minor Happenings
Run Royals Run – A few Royals prospects appear to be quite aggressive on the bases to start the year. Chasers second baseman Whit Merrifield has 15 stolen bases in just 18 games with the Triple-A squad, a pace that would crush his career high 32 that he stole last year, and is quite different from […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-26
Just one win for the affiliates on Tuesday. HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (2), Ryan O’Hearn (7), Chase Vallot (4) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Jorge Bonifacio 3-5 3b, 2R, 3b, 3 RBI, CS BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Christian Binford 7 IP 2 H 2 ER 2 BB 7 K, […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-23-16
A split day with wins at Double-A and Triple-A. HR Roll Call Jorge Bonifacio (3), Jack Lopez (1), Ryan O’Hearn (6), Chase Vallot (3) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Whit Merrifield 2-4 2-2b, R, RBI, BB, 3 SB (13) BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Foster Griffin 7 IP 3 H 2 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-15-16
A split 2-2 night by the affiliates. HR Roll Call Raul Mondesi (3), Ryan O’Hearn 1,2, Corey Toups (1), Chaser Vallot (2) BP KC – Hitter of the Day Ryan O’Hearn 2-4 2 HR, 3 RBI BP KC – Pitcher of the Day Jon Dziedzic 7 IP 3 H 0 R 0 BB 6 K […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-12-16
A 3-2 day for the farm with two wins in Lexington and a win at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. HR Roll Call – Jorge Bonifacio (1) Clint Barmes (1) Jose Martinez (1) Frank Schwindel (1) Carlos Garcia (1) Brandon Dulin (1) Chase Vallot (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day NWA Ark – Frank Schwindel 2-4 […]
The Academy – Minor League Roster Breakdown, Part 1
The major league season is underway and the minor league seasons start later this week. The Royals have been busy assigning players to various clubs in preparation for the upcoming year. Here is a glance at the rosters for the Class-A and Double-A clubs, with a brief note about each player. Players whose names are […]
Royals Prospects to Watch: Low Minors
If you have the opportunity to visit any of the Royals’ minor-league affiliates this summer, I’d strongly recommend doing so. The system may not be as loaded as it once was, but there are plenty of intriguing prospects at every level, some of whom have loud tools, and some of whom are primed to have […]