Kansas City Royals minor league players

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Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Kansas City Royals system.

Jorge Bonifacio

Jorge Bonifacio
Kansas City Royals – No. 38
Outfielder
Born: (1993-06-04) June 4, 1993 (age 31)
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jorge Bonifacio (born June 4, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball right fielder. He plays in Minor League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals organization.

The Kansas City Royals signed Bonifacio as an international free agent in 2009.[1] He played for the Kane County Cougars of the Class A Midwest League, and appeared in the Midwest League All-Star Game.[2] In 2013, Bonifacio began the season with the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League. In the final weeks of the season, the Royals promoted Bonifacio to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Class AA Texas League. After the season, they assigned him to the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.[3] He was named to the Fall Stars Game.[4]

The Royals invited Bonifacio to spring training in 2014.[5][6] He played for the Naturals in 2014, and in 2015.[7]

Bonifacio is the younger brother of Emilio Bonifacio.[2][3]

Balbino Fuenmayor

Balbino Fuenmayor
Kansas City Royals
First baseman
Born: (1989-11-26) November 26, 1989 (age 35)
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Balbino Rafael Pina Fuenmayor (born November 26, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Fuenmayor signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent in 2006. He played in the Blue Jays organization until he was released in 2013.[8] He spent the next two years playing independent baseball in the Frontier League, American Association and Canadian-American Association.[9] Prior to 2015 he signed with the Kansas City Royals.[10] He started with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and was promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.[11][12] In July he was selected to the All-Star Futures Game.

Foster Griffin

Foster Griffin
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1995-07-27) July 27, 1995 (age 29)
Orlando, Florida
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Foster Griffin (born July 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Griffin was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft out of The First Academy.[13][14][15] He signed on June 10.[16]

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Ryan O'Hearn

Ryan O'Hearn
Kansas City Royals
First baseman
Born: (1993-07-26) July 26, 1993 (age 31)
Frisco, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Ryan Patrick O'Hearn (born July 26, 1993) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.

O'Hearn played college baseball at Sam Houston State University. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the eighth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.[17] He made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars.[18][19] O'Hearn started 2015 with the Lexington Legends and was promoted to the Wilmington Blue Rocks during the season.[20]

Ashe Russell

Ashe Russell
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1996-08-28) August 28, 1996 (age 28)
Fairland, Indiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Ashelee "Ashe" Brenton Russell (born August 28, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals' organization.

Russell attended in Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for Indiana both his junior and senior seasons.[21][22] As a sophomore he went 12–1 with a 1.23 earned run average (ERA) with 101 strikeouts and as a junior he was 8–1 with a 0.88 ERA and 74 strikeouts.[23]

Russell was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the 21st overall pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.[24] Russell signed with the Royals.[25]

Edward Salcedo

Edward Salcedo
Kansas City Royals
Third baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1991-07-30) July 30, 1991 (age 33)
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Edward Starlin Salcedo (born July 30, 1990) is a Dominican third baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Salcedo signed with the Atlanta Braves on February 23, 2010, to a minor league contract. His $1.6 million signing bonus is the largest the Braves have ever given to an international prospect. The Braves say they regard the 6-foot-3 Salcedo as a first-round talent who is projected as a strong offensive and defensive player. He was named the 9th best Atlanta Braves prospect according to Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus.[26] Salcedo's playing career was delayed due to suspicions about his valid age. He was once considered the top international prospect back in 2007 and was offered a $2.7 million signing bonus by the Cleveland Indians but was voided by the United States government due to his age.[27]

On January 13, 2014, he was invited to spring training. The Braves traded Salcedo to the Pirates for Bryton Trepagnier on February 5, 2015.[28] He was traded to the Kansas City Royals in August 2015.[29]

Sam Selman

Sam Selman
Kansas City Royals – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-14) November 14, 1990 (age 34)
Austin, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Samuel Ayres Selman (born November 14, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Selman was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 14th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. He did not sign and played college baseball at Vanderbilt University for the Commodores from 2010 to 2012.

Selman was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[30] He signed with the Royals and made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars, recording a 2.09 earned run average (ERA) and 89 strikeouts in ​60 13 innings. Selman played for the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2013. In a game against the Potomac Nationals in August, Selman was removed after eight no-hit innings due to pitch count.[31] Selman started 2014 with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and was promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in August.[32]

Glenn Sparkman

Glenn Sparkman
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1992-05-11) May 11, 1992 (age 32)
Ganado, Texas
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Glenn Michael Sparkman (born May 11, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Sparkman was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 20th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft out of Wharton County Junior College.[33] He made his professional debut that season with the Idaho Falls Chukars. In 2014 he played for Wilmington Blue Rocks.[34] After recording a 1.56 earned run average (ERA) he was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year.[35]

Matthew Strahm

Matthew Strahm
Kansas City Royals – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (1991-11-12) November 12, 1991 (age 33)
West Fargo, North Dakota
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Matthew Scott Strahm (born November 12, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization.

Strahm attended West Fargo High School in West Fargo, North Dakota, and Neosho County Community College. The Royals selected him in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.[36] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[37]

Ramón Torres

Ramón Torres
Kansas City Royals – No. 62
Infielder
Born: (1993-01-22) January 22, 1993 (age 31)
Monción, Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Ramón Torres (born January 22, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Torres signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent in May 2010. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[38]

Chase Vallot

Chase Vallot
Kansas City Royals
Catcher
Born: (1996-08-21) August 21, 1996 (age 28)
Youngsville, Louisiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Chase Vallot (born August 21, 1996) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Vallot attended St. Thomas More School in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a senior he hit .545 with 13 home runs and 60 runs batted in.[39] He won numerous awards that year including Louisiana's Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and Farm Bureau-Louisiana Sports Writers Association Mr. Baseball.[40][41][42] He was also named the Louisville Slugger Player of the Year.[43] During his career he hit .456 with 25 home runs in 65 games.[44]

Vallot was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 40th overall pick in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.[45][46]

Nolan Watson

Nolan Watson
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1997-01-25) January 25, 1997 (age 27)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Nolan Watson is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. The Kansas City Royals drafted him 33rd overall in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft. He attended Lawrence North High School.

At the time of the 2015 draft, Watson was 5–1 with Lawrence North, withan 0.63 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings. Prior to the draft, he was ranked 56th by Baseball America's annual rankings of prospects.[24]

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Triple-A (Omaha)

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  • 28 Zane Evans
  • 21 Parker Morin

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Double-A (Northwest Arkansas)

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Pitchers

  • 32 Christian Binford
  • 26 Yender Caramo
  • 57 Estarlin Cordero
  • 34 Andrew Edwards
  • 22 Jake Junis
  • 29 Kevin McCarthy
  • 21 Alec Mills *
  • 18 Mark Peterson
  • 14 Benino Pruneda
  • -- Reid Redman 10px
  • 17 Sam Selman
  • 23 Eric Skoglund
  • -- Glenn Sparkman 10px
  • 28 Eric Stout
  • 25 Matt Strahm *

Catchers

  •  8 Zane Evans
  • 35 Cam Gallagher

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Outfielders

  •  7 Orlando Calixte
  • 16 Carlos Garcia
  • 12 Logan Moon
  •  6 Bubba Starling *

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Class A-Advanced (Wilmington)

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Pitchers

  • 30 Matt Alvarez
  • 22 Evan Beal
  • 26 Pedro Fernandez
  • 31 Derek Gordon
  • 15 Ashton Goudeau
  • 28 Brennan Henruy
  • 35 Tim Hill
  • 38 Zach Lovvorn
  • 16 Mark McCoy
  • -- Luis Rico 10px
  • 40 Colin Rodgers
  • 19 Josh Staumont
  • 43 Matt Tenuta
  • 14 Ian Tompkins

Catchers

  •  7 Chad Johnson
  •  6 Luis Villegas

Infielders

  • 23 Humberto Arteaga
  •  4 Austin Bailey
  • 11 Wander Franco
  • 27 Ryan O'Hearn
  • 34 Robert Pehl
  •  3 Corey Toups

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Class A (Lexington)

Lexington Legends roster
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Pitchers

  • 14 Evan Beal
  • 18 Torey Deshazier
  • 30 Pedro Fernandez
  • 28 Ashton Goudeau
  • 31 Zach Loworn
  • 15 Kevin McCarthy
  • 40 Jake Newberry
  • 29 Emilio Ogando
  • 34 Corey Ray
  •  1 Colin Rodgers
  • 26 Niklas Stephenson
  • 25 Matthew Strahm
  • 32 Matt Tenuta

Catchers

  •  7 Chad Johnson
  • 16 Kyle Pollock

Infielders

  • 23 Humberto Arteaga
  • -- Logan Davis 10px
  •  8 Wander Franco
  •  6 Carlos Garcia
  • 11 Mike Hill
  • 22 Ryan O'Hearn
  •  2 Corey Toups

Outfielders

  •  9 Brandon Downes
  •  3 Samir Duenez
  • 21 Alfredo Escalera-Maldonado
  • 12 Elier Hernandez

Manager

  • 24 Omar Ramirez

Coaches


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Advanced Rookie (Burlington, Idaho Falls)

Burlington Royals roster
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Pitchers

  • 46 Enmanuel Camacho
  • 36 Gabriel Cramer
  • 44 Andre Davis
  • 30 Igol Feliz
  • 17 Christian Flecha
  • -- Hunter Haynes
  • 25 Jake Kalish
  • 21 Alex Luna
  • 27 Joseph Markus
  • 43 Ashe Russell
  • 37 Eric Sandness
  • 61 Cole Way

Catchers

  • 18 Colton Frabasilio
  •  4 Meibrys Viloria

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Outfielders

  • 19 Luke Willis

Manager

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  • 35 Jesus Azuaje (hitting)
  • 40 Carlos Martinez (pitching)


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Idaho Falls Chukars roster
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Pitchers

  • 24 Brian Bayliss
  • 43 Daniel Concepcion
  • 18 Tripp Davis
  • 46 Todd Eaton
  • 21 Derek Gordon
  • 45 Nick Green
  • 48 Cruz Guevara
  • 13 Hunter Haynes
  • -- Tim Hill 10px
  • 26 Carter Hope
  • -- Sam Lewis 10px
  • 44 Stephen Milligan
  • 23 Matt Portland
  • 28 Alberto Rodriguez
  • 15 Dylan Sons
  • 14 Josh Staumont
  • 49 Brandon Thomas
  • 12 Ian Tompkins

Catchers

  •  6 Nick Dini
  •  9 Pedro Gonzalez
  • 51 Kyle Pollock

Infielders

  • 27 Josh Banuelos
  •  1 DJ Burt
  • 22 Ryan Dale
  •  2 Jeckson Flores
  •  4 Marten Gasparini
  • 30 Logan Nottebrok

Outfielders

  • 25 Roman Collins
  •  8 Amalani Fukofuka
  • 32 Brawlun Gomez
  •  3 Cody Jones

Manager

  • 17 Justin Gemoll

Coaches


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Rookie (Arizona)

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  • 33 Tyler Carvalho
  • 16 Reinaldo Cepin
  • 17 Garrett Davila
  • 45 Felix Familia
  • 27 Jason Freeman
  • 22 Gerson Garabito
  • 29 Eric Kimber
  • 63 Kyle Kubat
  • 26 Yimaury Pena
  • 50 Jorge Rodriguez
  • 49 Franco Terrero
  • 46 Jose Veras
  • 70 Brandon Zajac

Catchers

  •  6 Michael Arroyo
  • 47 Alex Close
  •  7 Nathan Esposito

Infielders

  •  2 Ricky Aracena
  • 14 Gabriel Cancel
  • -- David Edwards
  • 13 Travis Maezes
  • 12 Jonathan McCray
  • 21 Manny Olloque
  • 37 Taylor Ostrich
  •  9 Emmanuel Rivera

Outfielders

  • 30 Leland Clemmons
  • 25 Yeison Melo
  • 11 Jose Sanchez
  • 39 Cristhian Vasquez

Manager

  • -- Darryl Kennedy

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Foreign Rookie (Dominican)

Dominican Summer League Royals roster
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Pitchers

  • 30 Samuel Adames
  • 27 Reinaldo Cepin
  • 41 Aronny Cruz
  • 61 Frandy Diaz
  • 39 Gerson Garabito
  • 82 Ofreidy Gomez
  • 79 Arnaldo Hernandez
  • 54 Ismael Maldonado
  • 53 Yeison Mateo
  • 64 Miguel Medrano
  • 49 Cesar Melendez
  • 29 Yimauri Pena
  • 47 Junior Reyes
  • 46 Jorge Rodriguez
  • 88 Franco Terrero
  • 36 Jose Veras
  • 39 Alejandro Viloria ‡

Catchers

  • 26 Jesus Atencio
  • 32 Gustavo Tejeda
  • 14 Jose Torres
  •  3 Roberto Tovar
  • -- Meibrys Viloria

Infielders

  • 43 Offerman Collado
  •  2 Carlos Diaz
  • 16 Yorly Martinez
  •  1 Oliver Nunez

Outfielders

  • 21 Joel Arias
  • 31 Jose Caraballo
  • 18 Yeison Melo
  • 12 Alberto Saez
  •  7 Jose Sanchez
  • -- Cristhian Vasquez
  • 63 Jose Vital

Manager

  • -- Jose Gualdron

Coaches

  • -- Miguel Bernard (coach)
  • -- Sergio De Luna (coach)
  • -- Onil Joseph (coach)
  • -- Gustavo Martinez (pitching)


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