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Royals Report: 5 Things About Bomb-Fest In Chicago

By John Viril

Jun 7, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain (6) reacts to an inside pitch during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles won 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain (6) reacts to an inside pitch during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles won 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) hits a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) hits a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Eric Hosmer Continues To Rake

Eric Hosmer blossoming into a true star is the best development of the 2016 season. Yes, the Whit Merrifield call-up has been the best feel-good story of the year. But, Hosmer’s emergence as a legitimate power bat to go with his stellar defense, has done more to help the club.

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On Friday night, Hosmer smashed two balls over the fence, going 2-4, with 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI’s. The big night pushed his season slash line to an outstanding .324/.382/.547 with 12 home runs.

Hosmer is on pace to finish the season with 32 doubles, 32 home runs, and 103 RBI’s. Those are the type of power numbers you expect to see from a first base star. Hosmer has finally become the middle of the order power bat that scouts expected from him as a prospect.

Add in his propensity for CLUTCH hits, his heads up play in the field, opportunistic base running, and you have one of the best players in the game.

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I doubt the KC Royals will have the shekels to re-sign him, but it’s going to sure be fun to watch him over the next two seasons. Enjoy him while you can, Kansas City Royals fans!

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