Possibly goes top 10 but is a big, physical SP with ace potential. Moore and co. will be all over him if he slips a bit and could offer top 10 money at No. 16
OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI
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Kelenic is the top prep bat, toolsy OF. Royals would be ecstatic to have shot at him.
1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL).
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Tremendous raw power, best in HS bats. Royals typically like HS arms or HS bats with "special" tools. He qualifies.
RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga).
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Another big, physical specimen with huge upside. More likely to be available mid-first than Rocker.
ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida.
Current Prospects to Watch:
OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener.
1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington.
OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington.
OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year.
3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington.
SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command).
1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect.
Others to keep an eye on:
SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls),
In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both. [Reply]
This is the first time in MLB history that two rookies have hit back-to-back home runs to tie and win a game in the 9th inning or later. #RaisedRoyalpic.twitter.com/0OcYqRUFsU
This is the first time in MLB history that two rookies have hit back-to-back home runs to tie and win a game in the 9th inning or later. #RaisedRoyalpic.twitter.com/0OcYqRUFsU
i'll admit, i've checked out. just so many things going on. so when i turned the game on in the bottom of the 8th to watch boni lay an egg, i was bummed. some reason i decided to keep watching.
Haven't really seen people talk about it, but O'Hearn now has an OPS of .884, driven mostly by a SLG of .589; do we think he has the ability to sustain something like that over the course of an entire season? [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
I think it's more simple than that - Royals fans were vested in Hosmer and Moustakas since their teenage years. They'd seen those guys come as babies. Gordon was a college kid but he was also 'the next George Brett'.
Cain was the 2nd piece in the Greinke deal to most. He just never captured the imagination of fans because of that.
Maybe you're right - maybe among rank and file Royals fans he was never given his due credit because he wasn't quite as popular due to the history. But as a general statement - "Lorenzo Cain was underrated during the Royals WS years" simply doesn't strike me as accurate. Across baseball people knew exactly how good Lorenzo Cain was.
This is the first time in MLB history that two rookies have hit back-to-back home runs to tie and win a game in the 9th inning or later. #RaisedRoyalpic.twitter.com/0OcYqRUFsU
Cain is a fan favorite! I think Hos and Moose got attention because they were home grown boys, but I think everyone, to a man, knew exactly what we had in Cain and LOVED him. Hell, I couldn’t care less what Hosmer and Moose do the rest of their careers, but I’ve been rooting for Cain all season long! [Reply]
Originally Posted by MVChiefFan:
Cain is a fan favorite! I think Hos and Moose got attention because they were home grown boys, but I think everyone, to a man, knew exactly what we had in Cain and LOVED him. Hell, I couldn’t care less what Hosmer and Moose do the rest of their careers, but I’ve been rooting for Cain all season long!
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
I wish them all well, equally.
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Yeah, I may have been a little harsh, I don’t wish bad on any of them. But I was just extra happy to see Cain get paid! Also, the way he talked about his time in KC was very endearing. Just a good dude and GREAT player. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MVChiefFan:
Cain is a fan favorite! I think Hos and Moose got attention because they were home grown boys, but I think everyone, to a man, knew exactly what we had in Cain and LOVED him. Hell, I couldn’t care less what Hosmer and Moose do the rest of their careers, but I’ve been rooting for Cain all season long!
How could you not love the guy? He’s a joy to watch. I miss the interaction between him & Salvy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Canofbier:
Haven't really seen people talk about it, but O'Hearn now has an OPS of .884, driven mostly by a SLG of .589; do we think he has the ability to sustain something like that over the course of an entire season?
I think he has a much better chance of sticking than Dozier. Reminds me of Dunn a little bit. Worst case we may have a solid cheap DH. [Reply]
