The Kansas City Royals are among the smallest of small-market baseball franchises. They operate under a unique business model that generally includes fighting for viability among larger franchises in bigger cities, which therefore capture more fans and more titles and have the financial flexibility to contend more consistently. With less revenue, less media attention and…
The 2019 Royals have already established themselves as one of the fastest teams of all time, a reputation that many people expected coming into this season. This is thanks mainly to five players, all of whom are in the top 75 in Statcast sprint speed, and three of whom are in the top 11. They…
As I’ve watched Hunter Dozier this year, I have become much more optimistic about Dozier as the Royals third base solution for years to come. His defense at both spots of the corner infield are lacking; however, over thirteen (very small sample of appearances) in Right Field, he grades out as elite with a UZR…
The Royals’ trades of Jon Jay, Kelvin Herrera, and Mike Moustakas brought new blood into the system this season. Let’s take a look at how those players have looked since joining the system. Jon Jay Trade Gabe Speier (AA) 26 G, 31.1 IP, 3.73 ERA, 3.93 FIP, 26 K/10 BB, .324 BAA Gabe Speier is…
Hello and welcome. It feels like forever since we did our first ever Top 100 list this winter. We’ll be updating our lists throughout the year to include new prospects, but we’ll vote on a new top 100 twice a year. One mid-season, one in the offseason. In case you missed our last top 100 segment, here…
Hello and welcome. It feels like forever since we did our first ever Top 100 list this winter. We’ll be updating our lists throughout the year to include new prospects, but we’ll vote on a new top 100 twice a year. One mid-season, one in the offseason. In case you missed our last top 100 segment, here…
Hello and welcome. It feels like forever since we did our first ever Top 100 list this winter. We’ll be updating our lists throughout the year to include new prospects, but we’ll vote on a new top 100 twice a year. One mid-season, one in the offseason. In case you missed our last top 100 segment, here…
