Brad Keller has been one of the best Rule 5 picks in recent memory. People love to get caught up in how many strikeouts Keller doesn’t record on a daily basis, but they often forget how good Brad Keller really is, ESPECIALLY for a Rule 5 pick: I don’t think people realize how good Brad…
The core of pitching prospects between A-ball and AA gets a lot of attention. Jackson Kowar, Brady Singer, Kris Bubic, Daniel Lynch, etc. The Royals, however, have a long line of viable pitching prospects that extends all the way down to rookie ball for the first time in a long time. Seemingly every night, one…
(This is Part One of a three-part series taking a look at former Top-30 Royals prospect Chase Vallot, his first few years as a pro, and his attempt to advance once more above Low-A Lexington.) Chase Vallot is a young man on a mission. It goes without saying. The St. Thomas More product and 2014…
Nick Heath has been on an absolute tear over the last couple of months. The Royals 32nd ranked prospect has always been something of a wildcard offensively. He’s probably going to get a look in the big leagues at some point because he can absolutely fly and plays electric defense in the outfield. His role…
I met Justin Cole at the Naturals Luncheon not too long ago and he agreed to do an interview with RFR. Cole has been with the Naturals since the beginning when the team moved from Wichita. The Naturals should be an exciting team to watch this year and I feel have a chance to compete…
DJ Burt is one of the more interesting prospects in the Royals system. He’s a utility man that can play all over the infield and the outfield, he runs like hell, and gets on base at premium clips. The Royals have an obvious infatuation with guys who can run and play good defense, and DJ…
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…
