2020 Kansas City Royals Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

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

 



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. Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) ... 6-1, 190 ... R/R ... 19 ... 2019 (1) HS (TX)

Comments: Quick-twitch, athletic second-generation player was 2nd overall pick in 2019. 5-tool potential if tools actualize. Loose, quick swing. Struggles with swing path and spin recognition but uses legs and has feel for zone. Double-plus raw power but will take time to get there as swing smooths out. Double-plus speed; could be 30/30...

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