Last time we focused on the catcher room within the Royals organization and how they pan out going into 2024. This time we focus on the keystone. What does the position look like in the Majors? Does the team have any depth on the way in the minor leagues? Contrary to first base and catcher,…

Tyler Tolbert has made a name for himself as a burner around the bases. He quietly entered the farm system in 2019. The lost 2020 season slowed his development through the system, making him an older prospect heading into 2024. After finishing 2022 with a perfect 60 for 60 in stolen base attempts, Tolbert was…

Every season, certain players entice hope of a breakout coming soon. Whether they live up to the hype is always to be seen. Here we look to find some insight into who may be on the verge of something bigger. That’s led us to Dillan Shrum. The former Nevada Wolf Pack first baseman signed with the…

In the first edition of State of the Org, we focused on the first baseman in the Royals organization and how they factor in as we head into the 2024 season. This time we focus on the catchers in the organization. What does the position look like in the Majors? Does the team have any…

The Royals signed Asbel Gonzalez as part of their 2023 international signing class. Tony Ruiz was the headliner of the signing class but Gonzalez and Ramon Ramirez — not Ruiz — have been the ones making the most noise thus far. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs ranks Gonzalez the number nine prospect in the organization, calling…

The 2024 Royals roster has the potential to be the best one in some time. Granted, that isn’t a high bar to clear. In our latest offseason series, we will analyze the depth of each position. What does the position look like in the big leagues? Does the team have any depth on the way…

Entering 2024, one of the Royals’ best-kept secrets remains catcher Ramon Ramirez. Ramirez had a strong debut season as an 18-year-old in last year’s Dominican Summer League. Much like pitcher Emmanuel Reyes, Ramirez signed as an older international prospect and immediately hit the ground running. He became one of just 12 qualified minor league backstops…

Carter Jensen has quickly made a name for himself as an uber-patient young hitter. His plate discipline and eye at the plate are among the best in the minor leagues. An LSU commit, Jensen was drafted by the Royals in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He attended Park Hill High School in…

The Kansas City Royals selected “two-way” prospect Trevor Werner in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Draft. In all honesty, he was always just a true third-baseman. The Royals sent him to Low-A Columbia after a short stint in the Complex League. Once arriving, he showcased an impressive blend of power and patience at…

The Royals have a crowded outfield as it stands now, with seven players vying for the Major League roster. One of those seven — Kyle Isbel — has a solid chance to stay in the lineup, mainly due to his defense. After Isbel though, there are many questions as to who wins either corner outfield…