*** Official 2019 Kansas City Royals Repository ***

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Get the offseason thread out of here. It's on!

Opening day roster:

Catchers (2): Cam Gallagher, Martin Maldonado

Infielders (7): Hunter Dozier, Lucas Duda, Whit Merrifield, Adalberto Mondesi, Ryan O’Hearn, Chris Owings, Frank Schwindel

Outfielders (4): Alex Gordon, Terrance Gore, Billy Hamilton, Jorge Soler

Starting pitchers (3): Jakob Junis, Brad Keller, Jorge Lopez

Relief pitchers (9): Scott Barlow, Brad Boxberger, Jake Diekman, Chris Ellis, Tim Hill, Ian Kennedy, Kevin McCarthy, Wily Peralta, Kyle Zimmer

Injured list: Danny Duffy, Brian Flynn, Jesse Hahn, Salvador Perez

Suspended: Eric Skoglund

[tk13]

That's impressive. Barlow is the first Royal ever with 6 K in 2 IP.

[Demonpenz]

Monster game from Gordo

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by tk13

That's impressive. Barlow is the first Royal ever with 6 K in 2 IP.

Thats a crazy stat. Royals have had some good pitchers over the years.

[dlphg9]

So what's up with this Gabriel Cancel dude? Just looking at his baseball reference page he's been fairly decent and this year he seems to be playing pretty well. Says he plays 2nd 3rd SS. This year he has a .257 BA/.326 OBP/.487 SLG/.812 OPS. He's only 22 years old. Does he have a shot to amount to anything?

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

So WTF happened to Alex Gordon this year?

Contract year

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

So what's up with this Gabriel Cancel dude? Just looking at his baseball reference page he's been fairly decent and this year he seems to be playing pretty well. Says he plays 2nd 3rd SS. This year he has a .257 BA/.326 OBP/.487 SLG/.812 OPS. He's only 22 years old. Does he have a shot to amount to anything?

He has the potential to bring some pop as a Middle Infielder.

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

So what's up with this Gabriel Cancel dude? Just looking at his baseball reference page he's been fairly decent and this year he seems to be playing pretty well. Says he plays 2nd 3rd SS. This year he has a .257 BA/.326 OBP/.487 SLG/.812 OPS. He's only 22 years old. Does he have a shot to amount to anything?

Here's a bit older of an article but has some pretty good info.

https://www.minorleagueball.com/2017...spects-to-know

Spoiler!

The first two of these Royals prospects have similar offensive numbers, and Cancel continues the trend. He has 30 double potential with 15 to 20 home run pop, but needs to improve his plate discipline and learn how to use his speed.

The 20-year-old was drafted in the same 2015 draft as Rivera, also out of Puerto Rico. The seventh-rounder entered pro ball as a shortstop, but quickly moved to second and called it his home. He plays decent enough, but lacks the range and arm necessary of a shortstop.

If Cancel makes it far, it will be with his bat.

Cancel went 0-for-4 Wednesday night in Rome, but he made contact in every at bat. He lined out, grounded out, reached on an error and popped out. This seems to be exactly the kind of hitter Cancel is, as his batted ball profile is pretty balanced (20 percent line drives, 42 percent ground balls, and 38 percent fly balls).

The right-hander is almost all pull in the power department. He is also an interesting case in his splits. Almost all of his power comes against righties (11 home runs) yet he hits lefties tremendously better (.353 batting average).

Like Lee and Rivera, Cancel can run, but has a slow first step and needs to utilize his speed better. He is 8-for-15 on the season, but as the catching improves as he climbs the ladder, he may cut down on the attempts. Also worrisome is his strike zone awareness. He has struck out 90 times while walking just 19 in 397 plate appearance.

Still, 27 doubles and 14 home runs behind a 124 wRC+ is an impressive jump in full-season ball for a player who struggled at the rookie level. He’s certainly worth keeping tabs on as he climbs the ladder.

[dallaschiefsfan]

Originally Posted by Fansy the Famous Bard

Here's a bit older of an article but has some pretty good info.

https://www.minorleagueball.com/2017...spects-to-know

Spoiler!

The first two of these Royals prospects have similar offensive numbers, and Cancel continues the trend. He has 30 double potential with 15 to 20 home run pop, but needs to improve his plate discipline and learn how to use his speed.

The 20-year-old was drafted in the same 2015 draft as Rivera, also out of Puerto Rico. The seventh-rounder entered pro ball as a shortstop, but quickly moved to second and called it his home. He plays decent enough, but lacks the range and arm necessary of a shortstop.

If Cancel makes it far, it will be with his bat.

Cancel went 0-for-4 Wednesday night in Rome, but he made contact in every at bat. He lined out, grounded out, reached on an error and popped out. This seems to be exactly the kind of hitter Cancel is, as his batted ball profile is pretty balanced (20 percent line drives, 42 percent ground balls, and 38 percent fly balls).

The right-hander is almost all pull in the power department. He is also an interesting case in his splits. Almost all of his power comes against righties (11 home runs) yet he hits lefties tremendously better (.353 batting average).

Like Lee and Rivera, Cancel can run, but has a slow first step and needs to utilize his speed better. He is 8-for-15 on the season, but as the catching improves as he climbs the ladder, he may cut down on the attempts. Also worrisome is his strike zone awareness. He has struck out 90 times while walking just 19 in 397 plate appearance.

Still, 27 doubles and 14 home runs behind a 124 wRC+ is an impressive jump in full-season ball for a player who struggled at the rookie level. He’s certainly worth keeping tabs on as he climbs the ladder.

Clint Scoles did a small write-up on him as well at his site.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Originally Posted by Valiant

Contract year

He was showing this type of play at the end of the year. His stance changed and it’s working

[BWillie]

Minor League Update
AAA
Nicky Lopez .363 avg, 113 abs, 20 BB, 5 SO, 3 HR .976 OPS
Bubba Starling .351, 97 abs, 8 BB, 22 SO, 2 HR, .836 OPS
Foster Griffin 3.62 ERA, 32 IP

AA
Anderson Miller .297 avg, 74 abs, 9 BB, 26 SO, .711 OPS
Khalil Lee .261 avg, 119 ab, 2 HR, 16 BB, 31 SO, .731 OPS
Gabriel Cancel .248 avg, 117 abs, 6 HR, 11 BB, 36 SO, .791 OPS
Samir Duenez .167 avg, 102 abs, 7 BB, 25 SO, .457 OPS
Meibrys Viloria .119 avg, 84 abs, 14 BB, 29 SO, .383 OPS

A+
Michael Gigliotti .265 avg, 102 abs, 15 BB, 24 SO, .755 OPS, 15 SBs
Chase Vallot .225 avg, 89 abs, 4 HR, 9BB, 44 SO, .800 OPS
Kris Bubic 2.27 era, 35 ip

A
Kyle Isbel 46 abs, .348 avg, 2 HR, 1.054 OPS but has been hurt for a while now
Brewer Hicklen .244 avg, 78 abs, 1 HR, 17 BB, 28 SO, .725 OPS
Suely Matias .159 avg, 107 abs, 15 BB, 58 SO, .670 OPS
Nick Pratto .156 avg, 109 abs, 0 HR, 11 BB, 46 SO, .439 OPS
MJ Melendez .146 avg, 80 abs, 1 HR, 12 BB, 45 SO, .522 OPS
Brady Singer 2.87 ERA, 37 IP
Jackson Kowar 2.92 ERA, 37 IP
Daniel Lynch 4.76 ERA, 34 IP
Daniel Tillo 5.29 ERA, 32 IP

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by Valiant

Contract year

So he just completely phoned it in the last three years?

Our hero!

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

So he just completely phoned it in the last three years?

Our hero!

If you believe that then you're an idiot.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Minor League Update
AAA
Nicky Lopez .363 avg, 113 abs, 20 BB, 5 SO, 3 HR .976 OPS
Bubba Starling .351, 97 abs, 8 BB, 22 SO, 2 HR, .836 OPS
Foster Griffin 3.62 ERA, 32 IP

AA
Anderson Miller .297 avg, 74 abs, 9 BB, 26 SO, .711 OPS
Khalil Lee .261 avg, 119 ab, 2 HR, 16 BB, 31 SO, .731 OPS
Gabriel Cancel .248 avg, 117 abs, 6 HR, 11 BB, 36 SO, .791 OPS
Samir Duenez .167 avg, 102 abs, 7 BB, 25 SO, .457 OPS
Meibrys Viloria .119 avg, 84 abs, 14 BB, 29 SO, .383 OPS

A+
Michael Gigliotti .265 avg, 102 abs, 15 BB, 24 SO, .755 OPS, 15 SBs
Chase Vallot .225 avg, 89 abs, 4 HR, 9BB, 44 SO, .800 OPS
Kris Bubic 2.27 era, 35 ip

A
Kyle Isbel 46 abs, .348 avg, 2 HR, 1.054 OPS but has been hurt for a while now
Brewer Hicklen .244 avg, 78 abs, 1 HR, 17 BB, 28 SO, .725 OPS
Suely Matias .159 avg, 107 abs, 15 BB, 58 SO, .670 OPS
Nick Pratto .156 avg, 109 abs, 0 HR, 11 BB, 46 SO, .439 OPS
MJ Melendez .146 avg, 80 abs, 1 HR, 12 BB, 45 SO, .522 OPS
Brady Singer 2.87 ERA, 37 IP
Jackson Kowar 2.92 ERA, 37 IP
Daniel Lynch 4.76 ERA, 34 IP
Daniel Tillo 5.29 ERA, 32 IP

I know its been disheartening to see most of our hitters sucking shit, but right now what we really need is pitching in the majors and we have several pitching prospects that will end up in the top 100. Thankfully we have alot of young guys performing in the bigs.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Minor League Update
AAA
Nicky Lopez .363 avg, 113 abs, 20 BB, 5 SO, 3 HR .976 OPS
Bubba Starling .351, 97 abs, 8 BB, 22 SO, 2 HR, .836 OPS
Foster Griffin 3.62 ERA, 32 IP

AA
Anderson Miller .297 avg, 74 abs, 9 BB, 26 SO, .711 OPS
Khalil Lee .261 avg, 119 ab, 2 HR, 16 BB, 31 SO, .731 OPS
Gabriel Cancel .248 avg, 117 abs, 6 HR, 11 BB, 36 SO, .791 OPS
Samir Duenez .167 avg, 102 abs, 7 BB, 25 SO, .457 OPS
Meibrys Viloria .119 avg, 84 abs, 14 BB, 29 SO, .383 OPS

A+
Michael Gigliotti .265 avg, 102 abs, 15 BB, 24 SO, .755 OPS, 15 SBs
Chase Vallot .225 avg, 89 abs, 4 HR, 9BB, 44 SO, .800 OPS
Kris Bubic 2.27 era, 35 ip

A
Kyle Isbel 46 abs, .348 avg, 2 HR, 1.054 OPS but has been hurt for a while now
Brewer Hicklen .244 avg, 78 abs, 1 HR, 17 BB, 28 SO, .725 OPS
Suely Matias .159 avg, 107 abs, 15 BB, 58 SO, .670 OPS
Nick Pratto .156 avg, 109 abs, 0 HR, 11 BB, 46 SO, .439 OPS
MJ Melendez .146 avg, 80 abs, 1 HR, 12 BB, 45 SO, .522 OPS
Brady Singer 2.87 ERA, 37 IP
Jackson Kowar 2.92 ERA, 37 IP
Daniel Lynch 4.76 ERA, 34 IP
Daniel Tillo 5.29 ERA, 32 IP

You have A+ and A swapped. Wilmington is the high A affiliate. Lexington is A.

[dallaschiefsfan]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Minor League Update
AAA
Nicky Lopez .363 avg, 113 abs, 20 BB, 5 SO, 3 HR .976 OPS
Bubba Starling .351, 97 abs, 8 BB, 22 SO, 2 HR, .836 OPS
Foster Griffin 3.62 ERA, 32 IP

AA
Anderson Miller .297 avg, 74 abs, 9 BB, 26 SO, .711 OPS
Khalil Lee .261 avg, 119 ab, 2 HR, 16 BB, 31 SO, .731 OPS
Gabriel Cancel .248 avg, 117 abs, 6 HR, 11 BB, 36 SO, .791 OPS
Samir Duenez .167 avg, 102 abs, 7 BB, 25 SO, .457 OPS
Meibrys Viloria .119 avg, 84 abs, 14 BB, 29 SO, .383 OPS

A+
Michael Gigliotti .265 avg, 102 abs, 15 BB, 24 SO, .755 OPS, 15 SBs
Chase Vallot .225 avg, 89 abs, 4 HR, 9BB, 44 SO, .800 OPS
Kris Bubic 2.27 era, 35 ip

A
Kyle Isbel 46 abs, .348 avg, 2 HR, 1.054 OPS but has been hurt for a while now
Brewer Hicklen .244 avg, 78 abs, 1 HR, 17 BB, 28 SO, .725 OPS
Suely Matias .159 avg, 107 abs, 15 BB, 58 SO, .670 OPS
Nick Pratto .156 avg, 109 abs, 0 HR, 11 BB, 46 SO, .439 OPS
MJ Melendez .146 avg, 80 abs, 1 HR, 12 BB, 45 SO, .522 OPS
Brady Singer 2.87 ERA, 37 IP
Jackson Kowar 2.92 ERA, 37 IP
Daniel Lynch 4.76 ERA, 34 IP
Daniel Tillo 5.29 ERA, 32 IP

Technically, Duenez is now at AAA. When Schwindle was injured they promoted him last week.