Players
Luinder Avila
| Luinder Avila | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 21, 2001 Caracas, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Luinder Gabriel Avila (born August 21,2001) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
On March 3,2018,Avila signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent. [1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Royals. Avila returned to the DSL Royals in 2019,recording a 6.41 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 12 appearances. [2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]
Avila returned to action in 2021 with the rookie–level Arizona League Royals and Single–A Columbia Fireflies. In 14 games (10 starts) for the two affiliates,he compiled a 3–6 record and 4.66 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 58 innings pitched. [4] Avila returned to Columbia in 2022,making 26 starts and registering a 6–10 record and 4.54 ERA with 97 strikeouts across 115 innings of work. [5] He spent the 2023 campaign with the High–A Quad Cities River Bandits,logging a 4–7 record and 4.39 ERA with 102 strikeouts in 108+2⁄3 innings pitched across 22 games (20 starts). [6]
In 2024, Avila made 20 starts split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, compiling a 6–5 record and 4.14 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 87 innings of work. Following the season, the Royals added Avila to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7]
Noah Cameron
| Noah Cameron | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:July 17, 1999 St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Noah Cameron (born July 17,1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cameron attended St. Joseph Christian School in St. Joseph,Missouri and played college baseball at the University of Central Arkansas. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the seventh round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [8] He did not pitch in 2021 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery. [9]
Cameron returned from the injury and spent first professional season in 2022 with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Royals,Single–A Columbia Fireflies,and High–A Quad Cities River Bandits. [10] He pitched 2023 with Quad Cities and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Cameron split the 2024 campaign between Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers,compiling a 7–6 record and 3.08 ERA with 149 strikeouts across 128+2⁄3 innings pitched over 25 starts. Following the season,the Royals added Cameron to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [11]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Eric Cerantola
| Eric Cerantola | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:May 2,2000 Montreal,Quebec,Canada | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Eric Cerantola (born May 2,2000) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cerantola was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 5th round,with the 139th overall selection,of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [12] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Royals,posting a 5.71 ERA with 24 strikeoutsover 10 appearances. [13]
Cerantola split the 2022 campaign between the Single–A Columbia Fireflies and High–A Quad Cities River Bandits. In 10 starts split between the two affiliates,he posted a 1–3 record and 5.34 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. [14] Cerantola split 2023 between Quad Cities and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals,accumulating a 3–4 record and 3.66 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 2 saves across 76+1⁄3 innings pitched. [15]
Cerantola split the 2024 campaign between Double–A Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers. In 37 total appearances for the two affiliates,he compiled a 3–4 record and 2.97 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 72+2⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season,the Royals added Cerantola to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [16]
Chandler Champlain
| Chandler Champlain | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:July 23,1999 Mission Viejo,California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Chandler Jay Champlain (born July 23,1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.
Champlain attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita,California. The Los Angeles Angels selected Champlain in the 38th round of the 2019 MLB draft,but he did not sign a contract with the Angels. [17] He enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans. [18]
The New York Yankees selected Champlain in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB draft. [19] On July 27,2022,the Yankees traded Champlain,T. J. Sikkema,and Beck Way to the Kansas City Royals for Andrew Benintendi. [20]
Champlain's father,Jay,played for USC's football team as a wide receiver,and his mother Robyn,is a former competitive downhill skier. [21]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Cam Devanney
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| Kansas City Royals –No. 99 | |||||||||||||||
| Shortstop | |||||||||||||||
| Born:April 13,1997 Nashua,New Hampshire | |||||||||||||||
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Cameron Michael Devanney (born April 13, 1997) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Devanney played college baseball for the Elon Phoenix of Elon University. [22] He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. [22] Devanney began his professional career that season with the Rookie Arizona League Brewers and Rocky Mountain Vibes primarily as a shortstop. [22] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [23] In 2021, Devanney played the entire season with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. [22] Most of his time was spent as second baseman, with significant time at third base, as well as a few games at short. [22] He began the 2022 season at Double-A but was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds in September. [22] He moved back to shortstop as his primary position, but also saw lots of playing time at third. [22] After the season, he was selected as an MiLB.com Organization All-Star. [24] He began the 2023 campaign with Nashville. [22]
On December 14, 2023, Devanney was traded to the Kansas City Royals alongside Ryan Brady in exchange for Taylor Clarke. [25]
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
Andrew Hoffmann
| Andrew Hoffmann | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:February 2, 2000 Joliet, Illinois | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Andrew Michael Hoffmann (born February 2,2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Hoffman attended Plainfield East High School in Plainfield,Illinois and played college baseball at Oakland University,John A. Logan College and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. [26] He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [27]
Hoffman made his professional debut with the Augusta GreenJackets and started 2022 with the Rome Braves. [28] On July 11,2022,the Braves traded Hoffmann,Drew Waters,and CJ Alexander to the Kansas City Royals for the 35th overall selection of the 2022 MLB draft. [29]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Carter Jensen
| Carter Jensen | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Catcher | |
| Born:July 3,2003 Kansas City,Missouri | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Carter James Jensen (born July 3,2003) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Jensen attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City,Missouri,where he played baseball. As a senior in 2021,he hit .387 with one home run and 25 RBIs. [30] He committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State University. [31] He was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the third round with the 78th overall pick of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [32]
Jensen signed with the Royals and made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Royals,hitting .281 over 19 games. [33] [34] He played the 2022 season with the Columbia Fireflies with whom he batted .226 with 11 home runs and fifty RBIs over 113 games,earning All-Star honors. [35] [36] He played the 2023 season with the Quad Cities River Bandits. [37] [38] Over 116 games,he hit .211 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs. [39] Jensen was assigned to Quad Cities to open the 2024 season. [40]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Ben Kudrna
| Ben Kudrna | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:January 30,2003 Shawnee Mission,Kansas | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Benjamin Michael Kudrna (born January 30,2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Kudrna grew up in Overland Park,Kansas and attended Blue Valley Southwest High School. As a senior,Kudrna was named the Gatorade Kansas Baseball Player of the Year and the Class 5A Pitcher of the Year after he went 9–1 on the mound with a 0.99 ERA and 100 strikeouts and 11 walks in 57+1⁄3 innings pitched. [41] Kudrna committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State prior to signing with the Royals. [42]
Kudrna was selected in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals. [43] He signed with the team on July 19,2021,and received a $3 million signing bonus. [44] Kudrna began the 2022 season in extended spring training before being assigned to the Columbia Fireflies of the Single-A Carolina League. [45]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Landon Marceaux
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| Born:October 8,1999 Metairie,Louisiana,U.S. | |||||||||||||||
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Landon Joel Marceaux (born October 8,1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Marceaux attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan,Louisiana,where he played baseball. As a junior in 2017,he pitched to a 1.56 ERA and 99 strikeouts over 62+2⁄3 innings. [46] That summer,he played for USA Baseball on their U-18 team that won a gold medal at the U-18 Baseball World Cup. [47] As a senior in 2018,he went 5–0 with a 1.26 ERA,five walks,and 76 strikeouts over 49+2⁄3 innings. [48] He was ranked a top-40 draft prospect by Major League Baseball,and received an offer for $1.5 million from the Kansas City Royals as their third round selection in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft,but declined. [49] He was then selected by the New York Yankees in the 37th round of the draft but did not sign and instead enrolled at Louisiana State University to play college baseball for the LSU Tigers. [50]
Marceaux was inserted into LSU's starting rotation as a freshman in 2019 and made 14 starts on the year. [51] He finished the season 5–2 with a 4.66 ERA and 43 strikeouts over 58 innings pitched. [52] During his sophomore year in 2020,he went 2–0 with a 2.70 ERA over four starts before the remainder of the college baseball season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [53] As a junior in 2021,he opened the season with 33+2⁄3 innings in which he did not give up an earned run. [54] He finished the season having started 17 games and went 7–7 with a 2.54 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 102+2⁄3 innings. [55] He was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the third round with the 80th overall selection in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [56] [57] He signed with the team for $767,800. [58] [59]
Marceaux made his professional debut that season with the Arizona Complex League Angels,giving up six earned runs over 3+2⁄3 innings. He opened the 2022 season with the Tri-City Dust Devils and was promoted to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in early August. [60] Over 18 starts between the two teams,he went 4–6 with a 2.98 ERA and 73 strikeouts over 90+2⁄3 innings. [61] He returned to Rocket City to open the 2023 season. [62]
On June 23,2023,the Angels traded Marceaux and Coleman Crow to the New York Mets in exchange for Eduardo Escobar. [63] He played with the Florida Complex League Mets,St. Lucie Mets,and Binghamton Rumble Ponies before being placed on the injured list in August,ending his season. [64] Over 18 starts for the 2023 season,Marceaux went 3-9 with a 5.50 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 75+1⁄3 innings. [65] Marceaux did not appear in a game in 2024 after suffering an injury prior to the season. [66]
On December 11,2024,Marceaux was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. [67]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- LSU Tigers bio
Evan Sisk
| Evan Sisk | |
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 Sisk with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023 | |
| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:April 23,1997 Chester,South Carolina,U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Samuel Evan Sisk (born April 23,1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Sisk attended Lewisville High School in Richburg,South Carolina and played college baseball at the College of Charleston. As a junior in 2018,he went 10–3 with a 2.96 ERA over 91+1⁄3 innings. [68] After his junior season,he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 16th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. [69]
Sisk signed with the Cardinals and made his professional debut with the Johnson City Cardinals,posting a 1.76 ERA over 30+2⁄3 innings. [70] He spent the 2019 season with the Peoria Chiefs where he went 3–6 with a 3.25 ERA over 61 innings pitched in relief. He did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season. [71] He opened the 2021 season with Peoria and was promoted to the Springfield Cardinals during the season.
On July 30,2021,the Cardinals traded Sisk and John Gant to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for J.A. Happ and cash. [72] He was assigned to the Wichita Wind Surge where he finished the season. Over 39 relief appearances between Peoria,Springfield and Wichita,he went 3–1 with a 3.91 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 53 innings. After the season,he played in the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions. [73] He opened the 2022 season with Wichita and was promoted to the St. Paul Saints in mid-June. [74] Over fifty relief appearances between the two teams,he went 5–1 with a 1.57 ERA and 76 strikeouts over 63 innings. [75]
On January 23,2023,Sisk was traded to the Kansas City Royals alongside Steven Cruz in exchange for Michael A. Taylor. [76] He was assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers for the 2023 season. Over 58 games pitched,Sisk went 2–4 with a 6.34 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 61 innings. [77]
Sisk made 58 appearances for Triple–A Omaha in 2024,compiling a 6–2 record and 1.57 ERA with 81 strikeouts and 15 saves across 57+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 1,2024,the Royals added Sisk to their 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency. [78]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- College of Charleston bio
Luca Tresh
| Luca Tresh | |
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| Kansas City Royals –No. 89 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born:January 11,2000 Clearwater,Florida | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Luca Tresh (born January 11,2000) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Tresh attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater,Florida and played college baseball at NC State University. [79] He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [80]
Tresh played his first professional season in 2021 with the Arizona Complex League Royals and Columbia Fireflies. After the season,he played in the Arizona Fall League. [81] He started 2022 with the Quad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. [82]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Javier Vaz
| Javier Vaz | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Outfielder / Second baseman | |
| Born:September 22,2000 Huntsville,Alabama,U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Javier Rafael Vaz (born September 22,2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder and second baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Vaz attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville,Alabama and played college baseball at Louisiana State University at Eunice before transferring to Vanderbilt University. [83] In 2022,he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [84] Vaz was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 15th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft. [85]
Vaz spent his first professional season with the Arizona Complex League Royals and Columbia Fireflies. He started 2023 with the Quad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. [86]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Beck Way
| Beck Way | |
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| Kansas City Royals –No. 95 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 6,1999 Harrisburg,Pennsylvania | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Beck Michael Way (born August 6,1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Way attended Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania and played college baseball at Belmont Abbey College and Northwest Florida State College. [87] In 2019,he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [88] He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. [89]
Way played his first professional season in 2021 with the Tampa Tarpons and Hudson Valley Renegades. [90] [91] He started 2022 with Hudson Valley.
On July 27,2022,the Yankees traded Way,T. J. Sikkema,and Chandler Champlain to the Kansas City Royals for Andrew Benintendi. [92]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Henry Williams
| Henry Williams | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:September 18,2001 Darien,Connecticut | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Henry Alexander Williams (born September 18,2001) is an American baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Williams grew up in Darien,Connecticut and attended Darien High School,where he played baseball and basketball. [93]
Williams played college baseball for the Duke Blue Devils. As a sophomore he went 3–3 with a 3.65 ERA 45 strikeouts over 37 innings pitched before suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. [94] Williams underwent Tommy John surgery and missed both the rest of the season and all of his junior season. [95]
Williams was selected in the third round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres. [96] He signed with the team on July 27,2022,for an over-slot signing bonus of $800,000. [97] Williams was assigned to the Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm in May 2023 to begin his professional career. [98]
Williams was traded along with Jesus Rios to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Scott Barlow on August 2,2023. [99] The Royals assigned him to the Columbia Fireflies of the Single-A Carolina League. [100]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Duke Blue Devils bio
Peyton Wilson
| Peyton Wilson | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born:November 1,1999 Hoover,Alabama | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Peyton Thomas Wilson (born November 1,1999) is an American baseball second baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization. He played college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Wilson grew up in Hoover,Alabama and attended Hoover High School. He committed to play college baseball at Alabama after his sophomore year. [101] Wilson also played football at Hoover until giving up the sport as a junior to focus on baseball. [102]
Wilson played both catcher and center field as a true freshman for the Alabama Crimson Tide and batted .333 over ten games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He moved to second base as a sophomore and was named second team All-Southeastern Conference after batting .290 while leading the Crimson Tide with 72 hits and 46 runs scored while also hitting 13 doubles,a triple and nine home runs with 31 RBIs. [103]
Wilson was selected in the second round with the 66th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Kansas City Royals. [104] He signed with the team on July 24,2021,and received a $1,003,300 signing bonus. [105] [106] Wilson began his professional career with the Arizona Complex League Royals before being promoted to the Columbia Fireflies. [107] Wilson began the 2022 season on the injured list before being assigned to the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits. [108]
Wilson's older brother,John Parker Wilson,played quarterback for Alabama and in the National Football League. Another brother,Ross,played baseball at Alabama and in the Chicago White Sox,Miami Marlins,and Atlanta Braves organizations. [109]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio
