2016 Kansas City Royals Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B- ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: B+ ... Depth: B ... Overall: B

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Omaha (AAA East)
Double-A: Northwest Arkansas (AA Central)
High-A: Quad Cities (A+ Central)
Low-A: Columbia (A East)
Rookie: DSL Royals (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: ACL Royals (Arizona Complex League)

 



1. Raul Mondesi (2B,SS) ... 5-10, 180 ... R/R ... 20 ... 2011 FA (TX) ... #42, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Exciting prospect who can impact game on many levels. Stands out with glove with all requisite tools. Quick actions and smooth feet give him ample range and has strong, accurate arm. Hasn't put together great offensive year, but has plus bat speed and plus-plus wheels. Needs to tame free-swinging ways. Should...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Org Reports

Our prospect lists for 2026 — Organization Reports for each of the 30 MLB clubs — are back this week! Here's a primer on what to expect for the next six weeks.
FREE
Dec 1 2025 3:01am
A few potential impact guys at the top (led by Adain Miller), but the Phillies system thins out quickly with very little current depth.
Dec 10 2025 3:01am
A low-key good draft has replenished a Braves system that has been down the past couple seasons.
Dec 9 2025 3:01am
The Orioles have stockpiled an impressive array of prospects - both hitters and pitchers.
Dec 5 2025 9:11am
Brody Hopkins (RHP, TB) has established himself as the Rays top prospect. Who else will impact fantasy rosters in coming years?
Dec 5 2025 9:05am

Tools