Diamonds

Diamonds in the Rough 5-20-16

A good day for the organization with all three affiliates that played winning. HR Roll Call: Brett Eibner (9), Brandon Downes (2) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Brandon Downes 4-5, HR, 2R, 4 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Jake Newberry 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, […]

Diamonds

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 […]

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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 […]

Mar 31, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) during the singing of God Bless America in seventh inning stretch of an opening day baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Detroit won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Academy – Prospecting Gold

Where’s the tools at? Besides Terrance Gore’s 80 grade speed what are some of the other impressive tools in the Royals system? Bringing the wood to the field are Ryan O’Hearn and Chase Vallot (60-65 power) who carry the biggest power sticks in the system. Following the power off the bat, there is power on the mound, […]