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Capitalizing on a Cup of Coffee
A quick analysis of Carter Jensen's power and approach through 46 plate appearances
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NEW: So far, Carter Jensen is capitalizing on limited opportunities. Here's what the data says about the #Royals top catching prospect through 46 plate appearances. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/capitalizi...
NEW: So far, Carter Jensen is capitalizing on limited opportunities. Here's what the data says about the #Royals top catching prospect through 46 plate appearances. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/capitalizi...
Capitalizing on a Cup of Coffee
A quick analysis of Carter Jensen's power and approach through 46 plate appearances
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September 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NEW: So far, Carter Jensen is capitalizing on limited opportunities. Here's what the data says about the #Royals top catching prospect through 46 plate appearances. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/capitalizi...
NEW and FREE: 3 negatives from the #Royals downturn in 2025, including a swath of pitching injuries... which struck again last night with the announcement Ryan Bergert will hit the IL. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/3-negative...
3 Negative Takeaways from 2025
Where things went wrong for the Royals in a downturn from 2024
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September 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
NEW and FREE: 3 negatives from the #Royals downturn in 2025, including a swath of pitching injuries... which struck again last night with the announcement Ryan Bergert will hit the IL. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/3-negative...
NEW and FREE to read: Exploring 3 positives from a season that won't include a #Royals playoff berth. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/3-positive...
3 Positive Takeaways from 2025
Where things went right for the Royals despite missing the postseason
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September 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW and FREE to read: Exploring 3 positives from a season that won't include a #Royals playoff berth. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/3-positive...
NEW: It's no secret I'm high on Ryan Bergert, but how about the other right-hander acquired in the Freddy Fermin trade?
Breaking down Stephen Kolek's early returns in three starts with the #Royals while pivoting focus to 2026. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/adding-to-...
Breaking down Stephen Kolek's early returns in three starts with the #Royals while pivoting focus to 2026. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/adding-to-...
Adding to the Mix for 2026
What do the Royals have in RHP Stephen Kolek?
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September 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW: It's no secret I'm high on Ryan Bergert, but how about the other right-hander acquired in the Freddy Fermin trade?
Breaking down Stephen Kolek's early returns in three starts with the #Royals while pivoting focus to 2026. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/adding-to-...
Breaking down Stephen Kolek's early returns in three starts with the #Royals while pivoting focus to 2026. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/adding-to-...
NEW: The #Royals nearly got no-hit by one of the worst full-time starters in baseball last night. How?
Let's start with a miserable approach against a fastball allowing a near .300 average and .519 slug. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/the-anatom...
Let's start with a miserable approach against a fastball allowing a near .300 average and .519 slug. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/the-anatom...
The Anatomy of a Blowout
Why KC's plate approach failed Monday against Slade Cecconi
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September 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NEW: The #Royals nearly got no-hit by one of the worst full-time starters in baseball last night. How?
Let's start with a miserable approach against a fastball allowing a near .300 average and .519 slug. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/the-anatom...
Let's start with a miserable approach against a fastball allowing a near .300 average and .519 slug. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/the-anatom...
NEW: In spite of another ugly loss to LAA, Ryan Bergert continues to shine for the #Royals.
On the adjustments he's made in KC, including an increased zone rate, pitch mix alterations and a much-improved changeup. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/another-pi...
On the adjustments he's made in KC, including an increased zone rate, pitch mix alterations and a much-improved changeup. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/another-pi...
Another Pitching Feather in KC's Cap
Ryan Bergert's not-so-subtle adjustments since joining the Royals
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September 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
NEW: In spite of another ugly loss to LAA, Ryan Bergert continues to shine for the #Royals.
On the adjustments he's made in KC, including an increased zone rate, pitch mix alterations and a much-improved changeup. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/another-pi...
On the adjustments he's made in KC, including an increased zone rate, pitch mix alterations and a much-improved changeup. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/another-pi...
NEW: Weaving Travis Kelce into a prospect profile of the #Royals Carter Jensen. It's not what you asked for, but it's what you get with Chiefs football kicking off on Friday. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/carters-call
Carter's Call
How one of KC's top catching prospects fits the long-term vision
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September 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Weaving Travis Kelce into a prospect profile of the #Royals Carter Jensen. It's not what you asked for, but it's what you get with Chiefs football kicking off on Friday. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/carters-call
NEW: I don't write about Bobby Witt Jr. enough. Let's change that.
An ode to MLB's superstar shortstop who's operating in the shadows of Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, and dragging the #Royals back into playoff contention. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/a-quietly-...
An ode to MLB's superstar shortstop who's operating in the shadows of Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, and dragging the #Royals back into playoff contention. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/a-quietly-...
A Quietly Superb Summer
BWJ's greatness is going overlooked
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August 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW: I don't write about Bobby Witt Jr. enough. Let's change that.
An ode to MLB's superstar shortstop who's operating in the shadows of Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, and dragging the #Royals back into playoff contention. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/a-quietly-...
An ode to MLB's superstar shortstop who's operating in the shadows of Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, and dragging the #Royals back into playoff contention. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/a-quietly-...
NEW: Let's pretend last night didn't happen and take stock of #Royals relievers instead. Who's trending up in the season's second half? Who's treading water? royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/bullpen-tr...
Bullpen Trends
Taking stock of Royals relievers in the season's 2nd half
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August 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW: Let's pretend last night didn't happen and take stock of #Royals relievers instead. Who's trending up in the season's second half? Who's treading water? royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/bullpen-tr...
NEW: Vinnie Pasquantino is enjoying the best two-month stretch of his #Royals career in the power department. What's changed since his .177/.242/.327 March/April slash?
On Pasquatch's increased slug, slower bat speed and ability to handle heaters: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/pasquatch-...
On Pasquatch's increased slug, slower bat speed and ability to handle heaters: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/pasquatch-...
Pasquatch Power Surge
How Vinnie turned a slow 2025 start into the hottest two-month stretch of his MLB career
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August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
NEW: Vinnie Pasquantino is enjoying the best two-month stretch of his #Royals career in the power department. What's changed since his .177/.242/.327 March/April slash?
On Pasquatch's increased slug, slower bat speed and ability to handle heaters: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/pasquatch-...
On Pasquatch's increased slug, slower bat speed and ability to handle heaters: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/pasquatch-...
NEW: Start your Tuesday with some soothing Yaz music and analysis on how the #Royals new leadoff man is bringing the lineup to life. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/smooth-yaz
Smooth Yaz
The Royals offense is getting a lift from its new leadoff man
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August 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NEW: Start your Tuesday with some soothing Yaz music and analysis on how the #Royals new leadoff man is bringing the lineup to life. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/smooth-yaz
NEW: What's the deal with Carlos Estevez's struggles since the All-Star break? Diagnosing a chase rate that's dipping to unsustainable levels. #Royals #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/closing-st...
Carlos's Closing Struggles
What's up with Carlos Estevez's 5.23 ERA in the 2nd half?
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August 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW: What's the deal with Carlos Estevez's struggles since the All-Star break? Diagnosing a chase rate that's dipping to unsustainable levels. #Royals #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/closing-st...
NEW: Scouting the #Royals latest call to the farm in RHP Luinder Avila, who'll (for now) fill in for the loss of Hunter Harvey. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/power-rhp-...
Power RHP Luinder Avila's Promotion
Scouting Kansas City's next call-up from the farm
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August 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NEW: Scouting the #Royals latest call to the farm in RHP Luinder Avila, who'll (for now) fill in for the loss of Hunter Harvey. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/power-rhp-...
NEW: Jonathan India made an immediate impact from the 7th spot, Ryan Bergert is a stud, Michael Wacha stepped up as a stopper (again) and a preview of #Royals-Twins pitching matchups. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: Stealing Another Finale
India slugs from the 7th spot, Bergert flashes potential, playoff odds dwindle
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August 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
NEW: Jonathan India made an immediate impact from the 7th spot, Ryan Bergert is a stud, Michael Wacha stepped up as a stopper (again) and a preview of #Royals-Twins pitching matchups. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Two of the #Royals shiny new toys made their team debuts in Boston the last two nights. Breaking down Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, their first impressions and futures with KC: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/bailey-and...
Bailey and Bergert in Beantown
Analyzing two Royals pitching debuts against Boston
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August 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Two of the #Royals shiny new toys made their team debuts in Boston the last two nights. Breaking down Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, their first impressions and futures with KC: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/bailey-and...
NEW: SNL GIFs, Rage Against the Machine references and, oh, breaking down the #Royals additions of Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek, Bailey Falter and Mike Yastrzemski.
Plus Crowning Achievements and a weekend preview, as always. #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Plus Crowning Achievements and a weekend preview, as always. #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: KC Reloads at the Deadline
Breaking down the additions, craving more Cameron cutters as the Royals head north
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August 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW: SNL GIFs, Rage Against the Machine references and, oh, breaking down the #Royals additions of Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek, Bailey Falter and Mike Yastrzemski.
Plus Crowning Achievements and a weekend preview, as always. #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Plus Crowning Achievements and a weekend preview, as always. #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
NEW: The #Royals were busy this weekend, extending Seth Lugo and making a semi-minor move for super-platoon outfielder Randal Grichuk.
A quick breakdown of both deals and the signal they send for 2025 and beyond: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/seth-stays...
A quick breakdown of both deals and the signal they send for 2025 and beyond: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/seth-stays...
Seth Stays in KC, Royals Add Randal Grichuk
Breaking down a pair of transactions pointing toward Picollo's deadline approach
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July 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW: The #Royals were busy this weekend, extending Seth Lugo and making a semi-minor move for super-platoon outfielder Randal Grichuk.
A quick breakdown of both deals and the signal they send for 2025 and beyond: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/seth-stays...
A quick breakdown of both deals and the signal they send for 2025 and beyond: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/seth-stays...
NEW: The Captain is closing in on 300 career homers, John Rave is hitting like a new man and Seth Lugo shoved in what could've been his final start with the #Royals. Plus, we preview the Guardians scheduled starting pitchers for this weekend's series. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: Charging Toward Cooperstown
Sal's extended hot stretch, Lugo shoves in (perhaps) his Royals sendoff, Rave shines on the road
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July 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW: The Captain is closing in on 300 career homers, John Rave is hitting like a new man and Seth Lugo shoved in what could've been his final start with the #Royals. Plus, we preview the Guardians scheduled starting pitchers for this weekend's series. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
NEW: Lucas Erceg's July has featured some wavering moments, capped off by Saturday afternoon's meltdown in Miami. Is it a blip on the radar or is there an issue that needs ironed out? Let's take a look. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/ercegs-sum...
Erceg's Summer Swoon
The Royals relief ace is struggling to shut down opponents with his usual brilliance out of the bullpen
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July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW: Lucas Erceg's July has featured some wavering moments, capped off by Saturday afternoon's meltdown in Miami. Is it a blip on the radar or is there an issue that needs ironed out? Let's take a look. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/ercegs-sum...
NEW: #Royals predictions for the second half of the season! Can Sal reach 300 career homers? Is Seth Lugo on the move? Most importantly, does KC reach the postseason? royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: Predictions for the 2nd Half
7 mild, medium and hot prognostications for KC's stretch run
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July 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
NEW: #Royals predictions for the second half of the season! Can Sal reach 300 career homers? Is Seth Lugo on the move? Most importantly, does KC reach the postseason? royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Hey, look! A NEW Saturday Study Hall edition is live!
Let’s talk about pull-air rate: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/saturday-s...
Let’s talk about pull-air rate: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/saturday-s...
Saturday Study Hall, Vol. 9
Preaching the value of pulling the baseball in the air
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July 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Hey, look! A NEW Saturday Study Hall edition is live!
Let’s talk about pull-air rate: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/saturday-s...
Let’s talk about pull-air rate: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/saturday-s...
NEW: We scout Cam Devanney, highlight Noah Cameron's 18-whiff night, preview the Mets' beleaguered rotation and, most importantly, rhyme "clean-shaven" with "bench maven" in this week's Royal Scrolls. #Royals #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: Cam Gets the Call
Boys in Blue broom the Buccos as the Captain keeps crushing
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July 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
NEW: We scout Cam Devanney, highlight Noah Cameron's 18-whiff night, preview the Mets' beleaguered rotation and, most importantly, rhyme "clean-shaven" with "bench maven" in this week's Royal Scrolls. #Royals #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
NEW: How #Royals lefty Kris Bubic became one of the best arms in the AL and pitched himself into the All-Star Game, including a high-ride heater, a tweak to his changeup and trusted secondaries. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/kris-bubic...
Kris Bubic's Well-Deserved 1st All-Star Bid
Breaking down a ferocious 1st half from KC's southpaw
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July 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
NEW: How #Royals lefty Kris Bubic became one of the best arms in the AL and pitched himself into the All-Star Game, including a high-ride heater, a tweak to his changeup and trusted secondaries. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/kris-bubic...
It's time to move Seth Lugo.
Here's why urgency may be optimal, a look at potential suitors and the type of trade package the #Royals should seek: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/leveraging...
Here's why urgency may be optimal, a look at potential suitors and the type of trade package the #Royals should seek: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/leveraging...
Leveraging Lugo's Trade Value
The time is now for the Royals to sell their reliable right-hander
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July 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It's time to move Seth Lugo.
Here's why urgency may be optimal, a look at potential suitors and the type of trade package the #Royals should seek: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/leveraging...
Here's why urgency may be optimal, a look at potential suitors and the type of trade package the #Royals should seek: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/leveraging...
Royal Scrolls: A lot of "first-pitch swing" chatter recently, but is that really the #Royals core issue? Not for my money. Plus, thoughts on Michael Wacha's outing and this weekend's series against the Death Star Dodgers. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...
Royal Scrolls: The Approach Is Not the Problem
Analyzing KC's first-pitch swing rates and results; preparing for LA at the K
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June 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Royal Scrolls: A lot of "first-pitch swing" chatter recently, but is that really the #Royals core issue? Not for my money. Plus, thoughts on Michael Wacha's outing and this weekend's series against the Death Star Dodgers. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...