For all the complaints about going under-slot in the draft, it’s paid off lately for the Royals. They’ve feasted in recent years later in the draft, especially in round 11. Vinnie Pasquantino and David Sandlin headline the best of their 11th-round picks, but they added Jared Dickey to that group in 2023. The former Tennessee…

Blake Mitchell will be the headliner of the Royals 2023 draft class. Much of the success of the team’s draft strategy will be tied to Mitchell, but Blake Wolters will also impact that success. Entering the draft, Wolters was ranked within the top 50 prospects by just about every major publication. He features an impressive…

There are more than a handful of major prospect publications out there, including MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs, Baseball America, Prospects Live, and a handful of other creators and analysts that follow the minor leagues. With so many, it can be difficult to keep track of which outlets have players ranked, and which don’t. It’s also difficult…

“Blue Ridge Cutoff” exit from interstate 70 is where the excitement begins for my family and I. After driving across George Brett Bridge, you then make your way into the parking lot. For many fans, this is where most of the time is spent tailgating. Friends and family gather to eat, drink, laugh and play…

3 mins read The Royals signed Emmanuel Reyes as part of their record-setting 2022 International Class. The class was the largest in franchise history, headlined by catching prospect Juan Olmos. Of those 28 players signed, Reyes has been arguably the best of the bunch thus far. He started to make a name for himself in…

Last time we rounded out the infield within the Royals organization and how they pan out heading into the 2024 season. Now, we switch gears and focus on the outfield, starting in left. What does the position look like in the Majors? Does the team have any depth on the way in the minor leagues? The…

Nick Loftin added muscle after the 2022 season and it paid off for him last season. The power output was up for Loftin, who posted a .175 ISO on the season for the Omaha Storm Chasers. If not for a mid-season injury that sidelined him for two months, Loftin could have gotten a much larger…

Last time we started to cover the corner outfield depth in the Royals organization. This time we cover who will be patrolling center field in Kauffman and in the minors. What does the position look like in the Majors? Does the team have any depth on the way in the minor leagues? Contrary to the…

Ben Kudrna’s development through the minor leagues has been steady, if slow. He made noticeable improvements from 2022 to 2023 in his walk rate and ability to miss bats. He creates a ton of swing and misses — some of the very best in the entire minor leagues last season. season stats: Much like Frank…

The Royals drafted Peyton Wilson in Competitive Balance Round B during the 2021 MLB Draft. Since joining the system, he’s been on several different development paths. At one point, he looked like a potential center fielder of the future and had risen into the top five prospects for the Royals, according to our prospect rankings.…