The league leader in hitting, Kevin Merrell. Listen to him lead off on AM 1040 in just under 45 minutes from now. pic.twitter.com/y7SBAIl4lO

— USF Baseball (@USFBaseball) May 18, 2017

Early thoughts on SS Kevin Merrell:

Looked fantastic before suffering an injury in 2018.

Not going to hit for much power.

80-grade runner according to FanGraphs. 😳😳

Good arm, good fielder, gonna have to hit.

Don’t think I’d slot him in our top 45. https://t.co/H5LPysE57z

— Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) July 14, 2019

Naturals news. Travis Jones goes on 7-day IL. Nothing official but Kevin Merrell, acquired today in trade by KC, likely headed to NWA.

— paul boyd (@nwapaulb) July 14, 2019

He's really struggled this year, but Merrell was the the 33rd pick of the 2017 draft and offers double-plus speed and a chance to hit for average. This is a pretty darn good return for Homer Bailey, IMO. https://t.co/pfkwNQAJnQ

— Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) July 14, 2019

#Royals No. 9 prospect Kyle Isbel is back where he left off. After knocking two home runs in a seven-game rehab assignment, he returned to action with the @WilmBlueRocks today and promptly lifted another homer.

Live stats for @Royals top prospects: https://t.co/zqbTzb6iye pic.twitter.com/0AgS74oQdG

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2019

📽️ THIS is how you announce your return to the lineup for the first time since mid-April! Touch 'em all, @kyleisbel_5! pic.twitter.com/PjyhT5VFAI

— Wilmington Blue Rocks (@WilmBlueRocks) July 14, 2019

Khalil Lee is closing in on 40 SB. Walked and stole 2nd base (39) in his first PA.

— Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) July 14, 2019

Humberto Arteaga posted a game-high three hits & @Rohearn11 extended his hit streak to niner in the Chasers' 8-2 defeat in San Antonio.https://t.co/q5EleE7WWx

— Omaha Storm Chasers (@OMAStormChasers) July 14, 2019

💣NO DOUBTER 💣
Chris Hudgins blasts a 385ft tater to left field and the Legends lead, 3-2 over the @GreenvilleDrive in the bottom of the third inning pic.twitter.com/2YL06vOZa7

— 🏆 LexingtonLegends (@LexingtonLegend) July 14, 2019