Early in the GMDM tenure, the Royals draft directors spotted high school prep position players to turn the languishing franchise around. The selections of Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer changed the fortunes of the team from the low minors all the way up to the biggest stage in the World Series. The Royals spent big on […]
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It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft, Brendon Little Edition
As I further look into draft prospects for the Royals, I must remind you that this front office hasn’t been scared of employing strategies in an attempt to garner further talent in the later rounds behind their first selection. While many remember the 2013 draft when KC chose Hunter Dozier with Sean Manaea on their minds […]
Ryan O’Hearn Adjustment Changes His Prospect Rating
When you’re an amateur scout like myself often times, actually more often than not, you have to admit you may have been wrong in an assessment or too conservative. Thus is the case with Ryan O’Hearn of the Wilmington Blue Rocks and Kansas City Royals organization. Coming into the year, I ranked O’Hearn extremely conservative […]