An interesting trend I noticed

[Nightfyre]

Every Royal batter is batting at a significantly lower average through July than ANY other month except Grudz, Gload and Gathright, and they aren't exactly sparkling. What gives?

Guillen
Apr - .192
May - .308
June - .345
July - .154

Butler
Apr - .295
May - .233
June - N/A
July - .205

Gordon
Apr - .306
May - .262
June - .214
July - .194

Dejesus
Apr - .341
May - .272
June - .361
July - .258

Teahen
Apr - .276
May - .239
June - .252
July - .190

Aviles
Apr - N/A
May - N/A
June - .330
July - .282

Grudzielanek
Apr - .294
May - .276
June - .329
July - .303

Gathright
Apr - .275
May - .264
June - .203
July - .303

Gload
Apr - .296
May - .154
June - .289
July - .286

PS, mlb.com was having trouble with Buck's stats for me, so if someone could post that info, it would be appreciated. Additionally, I excluded Olivo, however he fits the trend, as well.

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by StcChief

late June swoon ... wait the American League has superior teams

149-102

[KCUnited]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

No game thread today?

Billy Butler just hit a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 7th to give the Royals a 6-1 lead.

It actually dented the foul pole.

Not only was it a very timely hr, but the at bat itself was outstanding. He battled back with 2 strikes to load the count, fouled a couple off, and then hit a 3 run homer with 2 strikes. Not something we are accustom to seeing from Royal hitters.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Not only was it a very timely hr, but the at bat itself was outstanding. He battled back with 2 strikes to load the count, fouled a couple off, and then hit a 3 run homer with 2 strikes. Not something we are accustom to seeing from Royal hitters.

and it was after they intentionally walked dejesus to get to him. that's gotta feel good for him.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

An interesting trend ive noticed is that the Royals havent made the playoffs in 23 years.