Willie Wilson

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Who Will Be the Royals Best Player in 2013?

I waste an inordinate amount of time staring down the statistical columns of the Baseball Reference web site, trying to find meaning in the numbers.  Sometimes everything makes perfect sense to me and…Read More

Jeff Francoeur, the Greatest Outfield Arm of Our Generation

There are thousands of different statistics in baseball.  Some statistics get lots of press – home runs, strike outs, batting average, RBI’s, etc.  Some statistics are fairly new and haven’t yet…Read More

Is Alex Gordon the Royals Best Option to Leadoff?

What is the job of a leadoff hitter?  His job is to get on base and score runs by any means possible.  It doesn’t matter if he gets a hit, a walk, forces an error, lays down a bunt, is hit by a pitch,…Read More

The Royals Need A Rival

Have you seen the New Era Cap commercials?  The ads that say Rivals are Frustrating, Infuriating, Exciting, Unwatchable, Annoying, Thrilling, Exasperating, Maddening, Bitter, Sweet, etc.  In my opinion,…Read More

37 Days until Pitchers and Catchers Report

We are slowly crawling to the fantastic day when pitchers and catchers report to Surprise for spring training 2012. Guess we could have a countdown for the season opener in Anaheim versus the Los Angeles…Read More

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Willie Wilson and the Lost Art of Baserunning

Quick – Who is the greatest Royals hitter ever?  That’s easy, the answer has to be George Brett.  …Read More

Major League Debuts By Royals Through the Years

Eric Hosmer starts at first base tomorrow against Oakland. I’m excited, you’re excited.…Read More

Royals Future Looks Bright at FanFest Awards

There was a lot going on at Royals FanFest this weekend, but the one event I made sure to get back for…Read More

Crown Gems: Bret Saberhagen, Johnny Damon, Billy Butler, and More

In this edition of Crown Gems; Royals 20-game winners and 200 hits seasons, Billy Butler, personal records,…Read More