Capps in the midst of a dominant performance vs. the Asheville Tourists; 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K. (Photo: Clinton Riddle)

Pitching Prospects At Lexington-Holden Capps, LHP

An eighth-round pick out of the University of Central Oklahoma, LHP Holden Capps has quietly been posting some very good performances for Class-A Lexington. Coming off of a high school career that saw him make the All-District, All-Area, and All-State teams for Lawton High School in 2013, Capps began his collegiate career with Redlands Community […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 9-7-17 Texas League Playoffs

  Tulsa Drillers 11, NW Arkansas Naturals 7 – Series Tied 1-1 Game two turned in to a wild affair as the two Texas League combatants tried to keep hold the attention of fans during a hectic night of sport. The Royals starter who had started the season as their #1 prospect at the start […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 8-21-17

A rough day of pitching for three affiliates in a 2-4 Monday. HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (22), Khalil Lee (17), Joe Dudek (9), Reed Rohlman (4), Cal Jones (3) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Frank Schwindel 3-3 2R, HR, BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Travis Eckert 7 IP 2 H 1 R 1 […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 8-14-17

Just four games on the docket with the affiliates going 1-3. Player movement – Ryan O’Hearn and Logan Moon were moved to NW Arkansas to make room for Hunter Dozier. Audio with Assistant GM of Player Personnel J.J. Picollo HR Roll Call Frank Schwindel 2 (20), Darrell Miller Jr. (3) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Frank […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 8-8-17

The Royals affiliates went 4-5 on Tuesday with a pair of doubleheaders. HR Roll Call: Alfredo Escalera (7), Joe Dudek (8) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Travis Jones 5-5, 3R, 2-2b, 2 RBI, SB (11) BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Charlie Neuweiler 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 6-6 GO-FO […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 7-26-17

The affiliates had three wins at the rookie levels with all three squads taking the lead in the last frame to complete a 4-2 day for the Royals. HR Roll Call: None BPKC Hitter of the Day: Darrell Miller 5-6 2R, 2b BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Jared Ruxer 6.2 IP 4 H 0 R […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 7-24-17

Reviewing the Trade – The Royals made a move on Monday, flipping a controllable and injured pitcher in Matt Strahm, struggling lefty Travis Wood and rookie league infielder Esteury Ruiz in exchange for Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer, and Ryan Buchter. Checkout what David Lesky wrote about it here. In my opinion, the loss of Strahm […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 7-21-17

A good Friday for the Royals affiliates with the teams going 7-1 with it’s only loss in Wilmington. HR Roll Call Frank Schwindel (13), Donnie Dewees (8), Wander Franco (4), Darrell Miller (2), Brewer Hicklen (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day Travis Jones 5-6 2R, 2b, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day Anthony Bender […]

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Diamonds in the Rough 7-18-17

The Royals affiliates were 4-3 with wins at both complex levels. HR Roll Call: Ryan O’Hearn (16), Logan Moon (6), Anderson Miller (9), Jon McCray (5) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Ryan O’Hearn 3-4 2R, HR, 2b, 2 RBI Postgame Audio from O’Hearn BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Yender Caramo 6 IP 4 H 1 […]