Kansas City Royals minor league players

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: June 4, 1993 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]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Brett Eibner

Brett Eibner
Eibner bats for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Kansas City Royals – No. 26
Outfielder
Born: December 2, 1988 The Woodlands, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
2015 WBSC Premier12
	2015 Tokyo	Team

Brett Eibner (born December 2, 1988) is a minor league baseball center fielder for the Kansas City Royals organization.

Eibner helped The Woodlands High School win the 2006 5A state championship as a junior, with teammate Kyle Drabek. As a senior, Eibner was named 15-5A first-team all-district outfielder. Despite being drafted by the Houston Astros in the 4th round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft, Eibner attended the University of Arkansas.

Eibner pitching for the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2009.

As a freshman, Eibner lead the team in RBI and had three game-winning hits. For his efforts, Eibner was named to Baseball America's Freshman All-American team in 2008.^[8] The following season, Eibner was named SEC Pitcher of the Week for his complete-game one-hit shutout win against the #1 Georgia Bulldogs.^[9] Eibner struggled significantly at the plate, with his average dropping to .231 and striking out 60 times. However, when the 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team reached the College World Series, Eibner hit "one of the most memorable home runs in program history" when he tied an elimination game vs Virginia in the top of the ninth with a two-run home run.^[10] Eibner returned for his junior season with the Razorbacks, hitting .333 with 22 home runs. On the mound, Eibner went 3-5 in 58 innings for the Razorbacks in the regular season. In the 2010 Tempe, Arizona Super Regional, Eibner hit a game-tying home run with the Razorbacks down to their final strike, extending the game to extra innings where the Razorbacks lost in the 12th.^[11] Following the 2010 season, Eibner became the fourth Razorback to be named both a freshman All-American and All-American, including teammate Zack Cox.^[12] He was also a John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award Semifinalist, Second Team All-SEC, and ABCA/Rawlings First Team All-South Region player.^[13] When asked about returning to Northwest Arkansas with the Naturals, Eibner said "I think it’s going to be a great homecoming and I’m real excited. I hope to have a warm welcome from the fans there. I miss playing there and I can’t wait to do it".^[8] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[14]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Balbino Fuenmayor

Balbino Fuenmayor
Kansas City Royals
First baseman
Born: November 26, 1989 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.^[15] He spent the next two years playing independent baseball in the Frontier League, American Association and Canadian-American Association.^[16] Prior to 2015 he signed with the Kansas City Royals.^[17] He started with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and was promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.^[18][19] In July he was selected to the All-Star Futures Game.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Foster Griffin

Foster Griffin
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: July 27, 1995 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.^[20][21][22] He signed on June 10.^[23]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

José Martínez

José Martínez
Kansas City Royals – No. 66
Outfielder
Born: July 25, 1988 La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

José Martínez (born July 25, 1988) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Martínez played in the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves organizations between 2006 and 2014.^[24] He also spent time with the Rockford Aviators of the Frontier League in 2014. Prior to 2015 season he signed with the Kansas City Royals. He was added to the Royals 40-man roster on November 6, 2015.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Alec Mills

Alec Mills
Kansas City Royals – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: November 30, 1991 Clarksville, Tennessee
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Alec Thomas Mills (born November 30, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Mills played college baseball at the University of Tennessee at Martin. After his junior year he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 22nd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.^[25] He signed with the Royals and made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars. He spent 2013 with the Lexington Legends, 2014 with Idaho Falls and Lexington and 2015 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks.^[26] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the season.^[27]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Ryan O'Hearn

Ryan O'Hearn
Kansas City Royals
First baseman
Born: July 26, 1993 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.^[28] He made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars.^[29][30] O'Hearn started 2015 with the Lexington Legends and was promoted to the Wilmington Blue Rocks during the season.^[31]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Sam Houston State Bearcats bio

Ashe Russell

Ashe Russell
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: August 28, 1996 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.^[32][33] 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.^[34]

Russell was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the 21st overall pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.^[35] Russell signed with the Royals.^[36]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Edward Salcedo

Edward Salcedo
Kansas City Royals
Third baseman / Outfielder
Born: July 30, 1991 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.^[37] 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.^[38]

On January 13, 2014, he was invited to spring training. The Braves traded Salcedo to the Pirates for Bryton Trepagnier on February 5, 2015.^[39] He was traded to the Kansas City Royals in August 2015.^[40]

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Sam Selman

Sam Selman
Kansas City Royals – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: November 14, 1990 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.^[41] 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 ¹⁄₃ 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.^[42] Selman started 2014 with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and was promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in August.^[43]

• Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Vanderbilt Commodores bio

Glenn Sparkman

Glenn Sparkman
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: May 11, 1992 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.^[44] He made his professional debut that season with the Idaho Falls Chukars. In 2014 he played for Wilmington Blue Rocks.^[45] After recording a 1.56 earned run average (ERA) he was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year.^[46]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Matthew Strahm

Matthew Strahm
Kansas City Royals – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: November 12, 1991 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.^[47] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[48]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Ramón Torres

Ramón Torres
Kansas City Royals – No. 62
Infielder
Born: January 22, 1993 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.^[49]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Chase Vallot

Chase Vallot
Kansas City Royals
Catcher
Born: August 21, 1996 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.^[50] He won numerous awards that year including Louisiana's Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and Farm Bureau-Louisiana Sports Writers Association Mr. Baseball.^[51][52][53] He was also named the Louisville Slugger Player of the Year.^[54] During his career he hit .456 with 25 home runs in 65 games.^[55]

Vallot was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 40th overall pick in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.^[56][57]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Nolan Watson

Nolan Watson
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: January 25, 1997 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.^[35]

Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

Triple-A (Omaha)

Omaha Storm Chasers roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 25 Scott Alexander * 50 Miguel Almonte * 26 Malcom Culver 18 Brian Duensing 45 Jonathan Dziedzic 19 Luke Farrell -- Andy Ferguson 38 Brian Flynn * 13 David Huff 31 John Lannan 32 Clayton Mortensen 47 Peter Moylan -- Matt Murray ‡ 44 Aroni Nina -- Lester Oliveros 36 Mark Peterson 29 Brooks Pounders -- Kyle Zimmer *		Catchers  7 Tony Cruz * 21 Parker Morin Infielders 12 Clint Barmes  8 Dusty Coleman 24 Cheslor Cuthbert * 15 Balbino Fuenmayor  4 Whit Merrifield Outfielders 41 Jorge Bonifacio *  6 Brett Eibner *  3 Reymond Fuentes * 30 José Martínez * 22 Travis Snider		Manager 27 Brian Poldberg Coaches 11 Tommy Gregg (hitting) 40 Andy Hawkins (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 26, 2016 Transactions · Coaching staff → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Double-A (Northwest Arkansas)

Northwest Arkansas Naturals roster
Players				Coaches/Other
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 17 Sam Selman 23 Eric Skoglund -- Glenn Sparkman 28 Eric Stout 25 Matt Strahm *		Catchers  8 Zane Evans 35 Cam Gallagher Infielders 24 Hunter Dozier  1 Jack Lopez 27 Raúl A. Mondesí *  3 Mauricio Ramos 15 Frank Schwindel  2 Ramón Torres * Outfielders  7 Orlando Calixte 16 Carlos Garcia 12 Logan Moon  6 Bubba Starling *		Manager 13 Vance Wilson Coaches 46 Steve Luebber (pitching) 44 Brian Buchanan (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 12, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Class A-Advanced (Wilmington)

Wilmington Blue Rocks roster
Players				Coaches/Other
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 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 Outfielders 12 Roman Collins  8 Brandon Downes 24 Alfredo L. Escalera 29 Elier Hernandez		Manager  9 Jamie Quirk Coaches 25 Charlie Corbell (pitching) 17 Abraham O. Núñez (hitting) 32 Chris Widger (bench coach) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 12, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Class A (Lexington)

Lexington Legends roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 35 Scott Blewett 15 Jacob Bodner 18 Torey Deshazier 14 Foster Griffin 22 Kyle Kubat 23 Yunior Marte 40 Jake Newberry 21 Emilio Ogando 44 Julio Pinto 18 Corey Ray 24 Niklas Stephenson 30 Franco Terrero 33 Nolan Watson		Catchers 34 Xavier Fernandez 25 Chase Vallot Infielders   D.J. Burt  9 Samir Duenez 31 Brandon Dulin  1 Jeckson Flores 16 Marten Gasparini 11 Mike Hill Outfielders  8 Amalani Fukofuka  6 Ben Johnson  7 Cody Jones 12 Anderson Miller		Manager 26 Omar Ramirez Coaches 27 Damon Hollins (hitting) 17 Glenn Hubbard (bench) 32 Mitch Stetter (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 12, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Advanced Rookie (Burlington, Idaho Falls)

Burlington Royals roster
Players				Coaches/Other
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 Infielders Outfielders 19 Luke Willis		Manager 16 Scott Thorman Coaches 35 Jesus Azuaje (hitting) 40 Carlos Martinez (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 24, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Idaho Falls Chukars roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 29 Nicholas Andros 24 Brian Bayliss 34 Bryan Brickhouse 43 Daniel Concepcion 39 Matt Ditman 46 Todd Eaton -- Arnaldo Hernandez 26 Carter Hope -- Sam Lewis 44 Stephen Milligan 23 Matt Portland		Catchers  6 Nick Dini Infielders 22 Ryan Dale 15 Carlos Eduardo Diaz 30 Logan Nottebrok Outfielders 29 Rudy Martin		Manager 17 Justin Gemoll Coaches 19 Andre David (hitting) 37 Jeff Suppan (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 24, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Rookie (Arizona)

Arizona League Royals roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 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 Coaches -- Mark Davis pitching -- Nelson Liriano hitting -- Carlos Reyes pitching 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated February 25, 2015 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

Foreign Rookie (Dominican)

Dominican Summer League Royals roster
Players				Coaches/Other
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) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 12, 2015 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

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