Jordan McLaughlinJordan McLaughlin

I recently graduated from Truman St. University in Kirksville, MO, where I majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, where I grew up as an enthusiastic Royals fan. Even as a young kid I remember listening to Denny Matthews and Ryan Lefebvre on radio whenever I wasn't able to watch the games. Along with being a Royals fan, I am also a Chiefs and Mizzou Tigers fan. I am very active and love spending time at the gym. I was a collegiate pitcher and have a lot of great memories of my playing days. I'm very excited to watch the new wave of talent, and I can't wait to see what this team is capable of doing over the next few years! I can be reached at [email protected]

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Exploring Additional Right Field Options

It’s no secret Jeff Francoeur has had his struggles at the plate.  Last season he hit a dismal .235 and drove in 49 runs primarily from the 5th spot in the order.  I can’t be the only who…Read More

Realistic Win Total for 2013

No one could have asked for a better start to the spring than the way the Royals have been playing.  As a team they are absolutely crushing the ball, being led by Mike Moustakas and Alex Gordon.  On…Read More

Royals Winter Ball Recap

Three Royals players were rewarded with their outstanding winter seasons with awards from their respective leagues.  Most notable of the honorees is starting catcher, Salvador Perez.  He was named the…Read More

Royals Invite 21 Players to Big League Camp

On Wednesday, the Royals announced the invitations of 21 players to their Major League side of camp.  The group consists of nine pitchers, four outfielders, four infielders, and four catchers.  The most…Read More

Royals sign Endy Chavez

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com just broke the news that the Kansas City Royals and free agent outfielder Endy Chavez have agreed to a deal.  ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick has reported it to be a minor league…Read More

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My Royals Wish List: 2013 Edition

With everyone in the holiday spirit, it gave me an idea to create my wish list for the 2013 Royals. …Read More

The Greinke Trade: Then and Now

Two years ago to the day, the Royals made one of the most prolific trades in the team’s history.…Read More

What Does it All Mean?

For the first time that I can remember, the Royals are putting together their best hand and going “All…Read More

Then and Now: Bautista for Huber

With the winter meetings coming up, trade rumors are spreading around like wildfire and it gets me in…Read More

Wrapping up the Royals AFL Performances

The Arizona Fall League wrapped up with the Championship Game on November 17th and I thought it was time…Read More

Rookie of the Year Winners Announced and Past Royals Winners

The rookie of the year winners were announced today.  It’s a no brainer in the American League…Read More

Reviewing WARs of the Past: Pitcher’s Edition Part 2

With Wins Above Replacement (WAR) becoming a hot topic as of late, I’ve published a few articles…Read More

Royals Alex Gordon Wins Second Gold Glove

Tonight the gold glove winners are being announced in each league.  During an hour long program on ESPN2,…Read More

Reviewing WARs of the Past: Pitcher’s Edition Part 1

I recently wrote an article about Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and how Royals hitter’s of the past…Read More

AFL Update

The Arizona Fall League only has a few more weeks and I wanted to take a look at how current Royals prospects…Read More

Reviewing WARs of the Past: Hitter’s Edition

Wins above replacement (WAR) has been a hot topic as of late.  A lot, or all of it, deals with the American…Read More

Revisiting My Bold Predictions for 2012

Before the season started, I made 5 bold predictions that I believed could very well come true.  With…Read More

That’s What Speed Do!

The duo of Jarrod Dyson and Alcides Escobar made club history today as they are the first Royals…Read More

Fun with WAR (Wins Above Replacement)

After reading Buster Olney’s latest blog post “Framing the American League MVP debate“,…Read More

Here Comes Johnny!!

The Royals second base job has been a topic of conversation for a while now.  Entering spring training,…Read More