Today I will look at a former promising young slugger  in the Royals’ organization, Ken Harvey. Harvey was one of those “Nebraska guys” that had a decorated college career and was highly-touted throughout the minor leagues, but never seemed to live up to the billing once they reached the majors. (Alex Gordon falls in this category, but has since redeemed himself, as Royals’ fans are all very thankful for—now pay the damn man!) 

Harvey was a fifth-round pick of the Royals in the 1999 MLB draft out of said University. Coming out of college, the first baseman was built like a ton of bricks (6’2, 240 pounds)—although his batting grip was quite feminine if I may assert—and he was known for his raw power.

Harvey did not disappoint in the minor leagues.

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