This season the Royals minor league system had a similar 2008 feel to them, with the Low-A team playing well while the teams above them had some ups and downs. With many good seasons at the lower levels, quite a few names could take the top spot for the Royals Minor League Player of the Year. […]
Tag: Frank Schwindel
Friday Notes
Turns out winning is actually pretty fun. You’re forgiven if you had forgotten that because before this week, the last winning streak longer than three games for the Royals came back in spring training. In the final win of a seven-game Cactus League winning streak, Ryan Goins started at shortstop. I have somehow forgotten the […]
The Academy – Full Season Players of the Year
Presenting the third annual BPKC Minor League Players of the Year awards. These are the players who stirred the drink for their teams and are listed below with a few caveats. To qualify, a starting pitcher had to make 10 starts or spend half of the season with the club, while a position player needed to […]
Diamonds in the Rough 9/2-9/3/18
The full season regular season came to a close over the Labor Day long weekend with the combined teams finishing with the four teams finishing a combined four games over .500 thanks to the Legends finishing 16 over by themselves. HR Roll Call: Paulo Orlando (11,12), Samir Duenez (10), Jecksson Flores (7), Alfredo Escalera 2 […]
Friday Notes
The trade of Lucas Duda to the Braves along with September starting gives Royals fans something to be excited for at the end of a long, difficult season. I’m guessing the Royals won’t bring up everybody everyone wants to see, but it’s another opportunity for them to add some younger talent to the roster to […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-30-18
HR Roll Call: Cal Jones (8), Nathan Eaton (5) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Cal Jones 2-4 2R, HR, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Yefri Del Rosario 7 IP 4 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 9 K 4-6 GO-FO 86p/65k Lexington Legends 7 August GreenJackets 0 The Legends, on the cusp […]
Roster math enters advanced trigonometry phase
With the dawn of September baseball peeking over the horizon along with the Omaha Storm Chasers formally eliminated from postseason consideration on Tuesday night, thoughts may turn to those who could soon join the big league club. As you’re daydreaming of expanded rosters, keep in mind the Royals have been judicious in the past with […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-28-18
HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (24), Donnie Dewees (8), MJ Melendez 2 (18,19), Brewer Hicklen (16), Chase Vallot (13) BPKC Hitter of the Day: MJ Melendez 2-4 2 HR, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Stephen Greenlees 3.2 IP 2 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 6 K 0-4 GO-FO 50p/34k Augusta GreenJackets […]
10 Things That Have Gone Right For The Royals in 2018
The 2018 Royals are a train wreck. Or perhaps, a dumpster fire occurring on top of a train wreck. This is no secret. But let’s ignore all the many, many negative things that have happened this year and focus on some positives. Yes, there are some. I promise. In no particular order, here are 10 […]
Diamonds in the Rough Weekend Recap 8/25-8/26/18
HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (23), Paulo Orlando (10), Nicky Lopez (9), Rudy Martin (6), MJ Melendez (17), Nick Pratto (12), Jose Caraballo (5), Michael Emodi (3) Saturday BPKC Hitter of the Day: Nathan Eaton 4-5 R, 2b, 3b Sunday BPKC Hitter of the Day Rudy Martin 3-5 2R, 2b, HR, 3 RBI Saturday BPKC […]