You may have already heard that Bubba Starling, the pride of Gardner, Kansas, is finally bringing his talents to Kansas City. Royals Farm Report couldn’t be more excited for Bubba! Despite the ups and downs of injuries, poor performance, and the pressure of being the 5th overall pick in the 2011 draft, Bubba Starling is…
I will never bet against Kyle Zimmer. Nobody other than Kyle Zimmer understands the pain, isolation, frustration and mental anguish he has gone through since being drafted #5 overall by the Royals in 2012. Knowing only what I have gleaned from media reports over the past few years, I can tell you I would’ve quit…
Royals Farm Report has always been about providing access to all things Royals. Whether it be to the front office, scouts, current and former players, we strive to break down barriers and deliver new information and analysis directly to Royals Farm Report readers. That is why our interview with Ethan Chapman is exciting. Ethan has…
Right handed pitcher Kelvin Gonzalez, signed by the Royals out of Mao, Dominican Republic in September of 2015, has been traded to the Texas Rangers for international signing bonus pool money.
The Royals acquired right handed relief pitcher Jon Perrin from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Sal Biasi. We have acquired minor league pitcher Jon Perrin from Milwaukee in exchange for @LexingtonLegend pitcher Sal Biasi. — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 7, 2018 Perrin is a local kid from Olathe East high…
Gutierrez is an immensely talented athlete with a very high ceiling because of his many physically gifted tools. However, he is also one of the more enigmatic prospects in the Royals system. His quick feet, strong arm, well-above average defensive range, together with quick bat speed, above average raw power, and above average foot speed are just a few of the tools that convince many that at 6’3” 215 Gutierrez has the the physical tools of a major league third baseman.
The area scout who recommended the Royals draft outfielder Kort Peterson did their job, and did it well, finding a potential future big leaguer in the 23rd round of the 2016 draft.
