2016 Kansas City Royals Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2016
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...
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