I had forgotten this feeling. It’s a weird one. At the end of a season without the postseason, it’s always sort of a relief that the year is over. If you’re like me, you can’t look away even though there’s not a ton to look toward. But at the same time, while it’s a relief […]
Tag: Hunter Dozier
The 2018 Royals: Probably Better Than You Think
I told a few people the other day that the Royals are “logically eliminated, not mathematically eliminated” from postseason contention; sure, there is a path to the playoffs, but it involves so many what-ifs and need-this-and-thats that it is only a slightly better bet than a lottery ticket. There will be plenty of time to […]
BPKC Minor League Player of the Year
The Royals had three different players jump out to excellent minor league seasons this year with Cheslor Cuthbert, Hunter Dozier and Ryan O’Hearn all having big Aprils, but only one was able to sustain that success at the minor league level to win the first BP Kansas City Minor League Player of the Year Award. […]
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 […]
Wake Me Up When September Begins
I’m not actually going to sleep all day or anything, but September has a chance to be a really fun month for the Royals. For one thing, you may have heard that they’re actually in the race, so rather than watching prospects prepare for the 2017 season, the final month is going to matter for […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-28-16
A 5-2 Sunday for the affiliates with big wins in Arkansas, Burlington and Arizona. HR Roll Call Jorge Bonifacio (18), Chase Vallot (14), Yeison Melo (5), Wander Franco (6), Joel Arias (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Joel Arias 3-4, HR, 2b, 2 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Andres Machado 6 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-23-16
A rough Tuesday for the full season affiliates led to a 3-6 record with two of the wins coming in the Dominican. HR Roll Call Logan Moon (4) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Boo Vazquez 2-4 2b, 4 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Darwin Feliz 5 IP 1 H 0 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-21-16
A solid 5-2 night for the Royals affiliates with a no-hit start out of their 2nd round pick. HR Roll Call: Hunter Dozier (23), Whit Merrifield (10), Roman Collins (9), David Edwards 2 (8), Jonathan McCray (7), Cal Jones (4), Jose Marquez (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Whit Merrifield 3-3, 3R, HR, […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-20-16
A 5-1 night for the affiliates. HR Roll Call Hunter Dozier (22), Dusty Coleman (5), Parker Morin (1), Corey Toups (10) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Corey Toups 3-4 2R, 2b, HR, RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Yender Caramo 8 IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 2 BB 5 […]