2019 Kansas City Royals Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B- ... Pitching: A- ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: C+ ... 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. Khalil Lee (OF) ... 5-10, 182 ... L/L ... 20 ... 2016 (3) HS (DE)

Comments: Lean, athletic OF surged early in High-A and struggled late in Double-A and AFL. Raw hit tool, but quick wrists and a compact swing. Patient hitter with OBP skill. Struggles with spin recognition and making adjustments. Plus raw power, but incredibly pull-oriented in game and BP. Tweener profile risk in corner OF; has above-average...

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