Analyzing the 2019 Royals Infield OAA metrics…And what does it mean for 2020?

For Saber-heads like myself, Baseball Savant’s new metric for analyzing infield defense (infield outs above average) is fascinating, especially when applied to Royals players who took the infield last season. Defense traditionally has always been a difficult part of the game to analyze concretely: what numbers and/or metrics truly rate an infielder or outfielder’s defense… Read More Analyzing the 2019 Royals Infield OAA metrics…And what does it mean for 2020?

January 10, 2020 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

What will be Whit's future in Kansas City in 2020 (and beyond)?

No player has been more fascinating to follow this off-season than Royals utility player Whit Merrifield. With Salvador Perez missing the entire 2019 season to injury, Whit took the mantle as the face of the Royals franchise a year ago. And even though Salvy will be back in action behind the plate in 2020, it… Read More What will be Whit's future in Kansas City in 2020 (and beyond)?

January 9, 2020 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Jorge Soler saved Royals baseball in 2019

2018 was rough for Kansas City Royals fans in all regards. Just three years removed from a World Series title, the Royals fell back to earth in epic fashion. After a failed “one-last-push for the playoffs run” in 2017 with the old core responsible for pennants in 2014 and 2015 (i.e. Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain,… Read More Jorge Soler saved Royals baseball in 2019

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Kevin O'Brien1 Comment

Why Whit will get screwed in the All Star game

Despite the Royals best efforts, Hunter Dozier came in second in the final fan voting for the All-Star game, finishing second to Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros. Unfortunately for Kansas City baseball fans, this leaves the Royals with no guarantees of an All-Star. (But hey, at least he finished higher than Gio Ursehla of… Read More Why Whit will get screwed in the All Star game

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 Kevin O'Brien2 Comments

Which Royals hitters have had the biggest (and least) impact on winning in 2019?

Last night was a rough loss for the Royals, as they lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers in the last game at Kauffman Field in this series before they play the rubber game in Omaha today. The loss to the Tigers stung because it was classic 2019 Royals in a nutshell: out hit the Tigers… Read More Which Royals hitters have had the biggest (and least) impact on winning in 2019?

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Why Whit represents the best (and worst) of Royals baseball in 2019

On Sunday, June 9th, I was able to attend my second game at the K this year, (the previous one being on June 6th against the Red Sox), and unfortunately, much like my first game in 2019, this one against the White Sox resulted in a loss. While I know some Royals fans (including many… Read More Why Whit represents the best (and worst) of Royals baseball in 2019

June 9, 2019June 11, 2019 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Who is on the block for the Royals (and what’s their value)?

Who will the Royals deal before the July Trade Deadline?… Read More Who is on the block for the Royals (and what’s their value)?

June 2, 2019 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

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