The Royals made a trade for two players in the Rule 5 draft and also acquired a minor leaguer in that phase of the draft. Tampa Bay RHP Burch Smith – Smith is a right-handed pitcher that dealt with injuries in ’15 and ’16 after making the majors in ’13 with the Padres but is […]
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Dayton Moore Press Conference Review
Below are some of the questions that Dayton Moore was asked at his year end press conference, and while you can go back and hear his answers, I thought I’d give a few comments on what was asked or answered by him. Why didn’t the team perform to the level of what they had expected? […]
BPKC Minor League Player of the Year
This season was a test for many Royals minor league players, with many getting their first test at new levels, encountering struggles or dealing with injuries. One player’s challenge was to be left behind at the previous level that he had performed at the year prior. Some players may have taken this as a negative, but the […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-15-17
The affiliates went 3-5 on Tuesday while playing four games decided by one run. HR Roll Call: Chris Hudgins (2), Paul Mondesi (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Chris Hudgins 2-4 HR, 2b, 3 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Eric Skoglund 5.2 IP 4 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 9 K 3-3 GO-FO […]
Griffin is Getting There
On Saturday night, I had a chance to check out Foster Griffin live for the second time since he’s joined the organization. When I saw the lefty a couple of seasons ago in Lexington, to say I left unimpressed would be a slight understatement. At that time Griffin was 86-90 mph with a firm fastball, a […]
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 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 7-14-17
A great Friday for the affiliates with three walk off wins on a 7-1 day. HR Roll Call: Dennicher Carrasco (5) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Cristian Perez 5-5 2R, 2b, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Emilio Ogando 5 IP 7 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 6 K 2-5 GO-FO 91p/57k […]
Minor Happenings
The 2017 draft class is nearly complete with Monday, July 3rd being the final day for any drafted players to sign. Recently, the Royals finalized deals for prep pitchers Marlin Willis Jr. and Tylor Fischer. @NathanRode: If RHP Tylor Fischer starts finding the zone, look out. Super loose, flexible. Low 90s. VG feel for CH. […]
Diamonds in the Rough Weekend Edition
Omaha Storm Chasers 9 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 6 Boxscore HR Ryan O’Hearn 2 (13) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 11 Omaha Storm Chasers 0 Boxscore HR None The Chasers split their weekend games with Colorado Springs, getting a walk-off home run from Ryan O’Hearn on Saturday night. The win for Omaha snapped a six-game […]
BPKC Updated Prospect Rankings
With the 2017 draft in the books, it’s time to revisit the Royals prospect list. There’s a new name at the top of the organization. Preseason List Post-Draft Matt Strahm 1 Nick Pratto 2017 1st Rd pick w/ advanced approach at dish Josh Staumont 2 Hunter Dozier Season lost to injury Hunter Dozier 3 Khalil […]