Below is a partial list ofminor leaguebaseball players in theKansas City Royals system.
| Luinder Avila | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 86 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2001-08-21)August 21, 2001 (age 23) Caracas, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Luinder Gabriel Avila (born August 21, 2001) is a Venezuelanprofessional baseballpitcher for theKansas City Royals ofMajor League Baseball (MLB).
On March 3, 2018, Avila signed with theKansas City Royals as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with theDominican 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 theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Avila returned to action in 2021 with the rookie–levelArizona League Royals and Single–AColumbia 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–AQuad Cities River Bandits, logging a 4–7 record and 4.39 ERA with 102 strikeouts in108+2⁄3 innings pitched across 22 games (20 starts).[6]
In 2024, Avila made 20 starts split between the Double–ANorthwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–AOmaha 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 their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[7]
Avila was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[8]
| Noah Cameron | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 65 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1999-07-17)July 17, 1999 (age 25) St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Noah Cameron (born July 17, 1999) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcher for theKansas City Royals ofMajor League Baseball (MLB).
Cameron attendedSt. Joseph Christian School inSt. Joseph, Missouri and playedcollege baseball at theUniversity of Central Arkansas. He was selected by theKansas City Royals in the seventh round of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He did not pitch in 2021 after undergoingTommy John surgery.[10]
Cameron returned from the injury and spent first professional season in 2022 with the rookie–levelArizona Complex League Royals, Single–AColumbia Fireflies, and High–AQuad Cities River Bandits.[11] He pitched 2023 with Quad Cities and the Double–ANorthwest Arkansas Naturals.
Cameron split the 2024 campaign between Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–AOmaha Storm Chasers, compiling a 7–6 record and 3.08 ERA with 149 strikeouts across128+2⁄3 innings pitched over 25 starts. Following the season, the Royals added Cameron to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[12]
Cameron was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[13]
| Eric Cerantola | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 87 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2000-05-02)May 2, 2000 (age 24) Montreal, Quebec,Canada | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Eric Cerantola (born May 2, 2000) is a Canadianprofessional baseballpitcher for theKansas City Royals ofMajor League Baseball (MLB).
Cerantola was drafted by theKansas City Royals in the 5th round, with the 139th overall selection, of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[14] He made his professional debut with the rookie–levelArizona Complex League Royals, posting a 5.71 ERA with 24 strikeoutsover 10 appearances.[15]
Cerantola split the 2022 campaign between the Single–AColumbia Fireflies and High–AQuad Cities River Bandits. In 10 starts split between the two affiliates, he posted a 1–3 record and 5.34 ERA with 36 strikeouts across30+1⁄3 innings pitched.[16] Cerantola split 2023 between Quad Cities and the Double–ANorthwest Arkansas Naturals, accumulating a 3–4 record and 3.66 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 2saves across76+1⁄3 innings pitched.[17]
Cerantola split the 2024 campaign between Double–A Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–AOmaha Storm Chasers. In 37 total appearances for the two affiliates, he compiled a 3–4 record and 2.97 ERA with 101 strikeouts across72+2⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season, the Royals added Cerantola to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[18]
Cerantola was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[19]
| Chandler Champlain | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 93 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1999-07-23)July 23, 1999 (age 25) Mission Viejo, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Chandler Jay Champlain (born July 23, 1999) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcher for theKansas City Royals.
Champlain attendedSanta Margarita Catholic High School inRancho Santa Margarita, California. TheLos Angeles Angels selected Champlain in the 38th round of the2019 MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract with the Angels.[20] He enrolled at theUniversity of Southern California (USC) and playedcollege baseball for theUSC Trojans.[21]
TheNew York Yankees selected Champlain in the ninth round of the2021 MLB draft.[22] On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Champlain,T. J. Sikkema, andBeck Way to theKansas City Royals forAndrew Benintendi.[23]
Champlain's father, Jay, played forUSC's football team as awide receiver, and his mother Robyn, is a former competitive downhill skier.[24]
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Cameron Michael Devanney (born April 13, 1997) is an American professional baseballshortstop in theKansas City Royals organization.
Devanney playedcollege baseball for theElon Phoenix ofElon University.[25] He was selected by theMilwaukee Brewers in the 15th round of the2019 Major League Baseball draft.[25] Devanney began his professional career that season with the RookieArizona League Brewers andRocky Mountain Vibes primarily as a shortstop.[25] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[26] In 2021, Devanney played the entire season with theDouble-ABiloxi Shuckers.[25] Most of his time was spent assecond baseman, with significant time atthird base, as well as a few games at short.[25] He began the 2022 season at Double-A but was promoted to theTriple-ANashville Sounds in September.[25] He moved back to shortstop as his primary position, but also saw lots of playing time at third.[25] After the season, he was selected as an MiLB.com Organization All-Star.[27] He began the 2023 campaign with Nashville.[25]
On December 14, 2023, Devanney was traded to theKansas City Royals alongside Ryan Brady in exchange forTaylor Clarke.[28]
| Andrew Hoffmann | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 97 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2000-02-02)February 2, 2000 (age 25) Joliet, Illinois | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Andrew Michael Hoffmann (born February 2, 2000) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Hoffman attendedPlainfield East High School inPlainfield, Illinois and playedcollege baseball atOakland University,John A. Logan College and theUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[29] He was drafted by theAtlanta Braves in the 12th round of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[30]
Hoffman made his professional debut with theAugusta GreenJackets and started 2022 with theRome Braves.[31] On July 11, 2022, the Braves traded Hoffmann,Drew Waters, andCJ Alexander to theKansas City Royals for the 35th overall selection of the2022 MLB draft.[32]
| Carter Jensen | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 74 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (2003-07-03)July 3, 2003 (age 21) Kansas City, Missouri | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Carter James Jensen (born July 3, 2003) is an Americanprofessional baseballcatcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Jensen attendedPark Hill High School inKansas City, Missouri, where he playedbaseball. As a senior in 2021, he hit .387 with one home run and 25 RBIs.[33] He committed to playcollege baseball atLouisiana State University.[34] He was selected by theKansas City Royals in the third round with the 78th overall pick of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[35]
Jensen signed with the Royals and made his professional debut with theArizona Complex League Royals, hitting .281 over 19 games.[36][37] He played the 2022 season with theColumbia Fireflies with whom he batted .226 with 11 home runs and fifty RBIs over 113 games, earning All-Star honors.[38][39] He played the 2023 season with theQuad Cities River Bandits.[40][41] Over 116 games, he hit .211 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs.[42] Jensen was assigned to Quad Cities to open the 2024 season.[43]
| Ben Kudrna | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 59 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2003-01-30)January 30, 2003 (age 22) Shawnee Mission, Kansas | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Benjamin Michael Kudrna (born January 30, 2003) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Kudrna grew up inOverland Park, Kansas and attendedBlue 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 in57+1⁄3 innings pitched.[44] Kudrna committed to playcollege baseball at Louisiana State prior to signing with the Royals.[45]
Kudrna was selected in the 2nd round of the2021 MLB draft by theKansas City Royals.[46] He signed with the team on July 19, 2021, and received a $3 million signing bonus.[47] Kudrna began the 2022 season in extended spring training before being assigned to theColumbia Fireflies of theSingle-ACarolina League.[48]
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| Born: (1999-10-08)October 8, 1999 (age 25) Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
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Landon Joel Marceaux (born October 8, 1999) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Marceaux attendedDestrehan High School inDestrehan, Louisiana, where he playedbaseball. As a junior in 2017, he pitched to a 1.56 ERA and 99 strikeouts over62+2⁄3 innings.[49] That summer, he played forUSA Baseball on their U-18 team that won a gold medal at theU-18 Baseball World Cup.[50] As a senior in 2018, he went 5–0 with a 1.26 ERA, five walks, and 76 strikeouts over49+2⁄3 innings.[51] He was ranked a top-40 draft prospect byMajor League Baseball, and received an offer for $1.5 million from theKansas City Royals as their third round selection in the2018 Major League Baseball draft, but declined.[52] He was then selected by theNew York Yankees in the 37th round of the draft but did not sign and instead enrolled atLouisiana State University to playcollege baseball for theLSU Tigers.[53]
Marceaux was inserted into LSU'sstarting rotation as a freshman in 2019 and made 14 starts on the year.[54] He finished the season 5–2 with a 4.66 ERA and 43 strikeouts over 58 innings pitched.[55] 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 theCOVID-19 pandemic.[56] As a junior in 2021, he opened the season with33+2⁄3 innings in which he did not give up anearned run.[57] He finished the season having started 17 games and went 7–7 with a 2.54 ERA and 116 strikeouts over102+2⁄3 innings.[58] He was selected by theLos Angeles Angels in the third round with the 80th overall selection in the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[59][60] He signed with the team for $767,800.[61][62]
Marceaux made his professional debut that season with theArizona Complex League Angels, giving up six earned runs over3+2⁄3 innings. He opened the 2022 season with theTri-City Dust Devils and was promoted to theRocket City Trash Pandas in early August.[63] Over 18 starts between the two teams, he went 4–6 with a 2.98 ERA and 73 strikeouts over90+2⁄3 innings.[64] He returned to Rocket City to open the 2023 season.[65]
On June 23, 2023, the Angels traded Marceaux andColeman Crow to theNew York Mets in exchange forEduardo Escobar.[66] He played with theFlorida Complex League Mets,St. Lucie Mets, andBinghamton Rumble Ponies before being placed on the injured list in August, ending his season.[67] Over 18 starts for the 2023 season, Marceaux went 3-9 with a 5.50 ERA and 59 strikeouts over75+1⁄3 innings.[68] Marceaux did not appear in a game in 2024 after suffering an injury prior to the season.[69]
On December 11, 2024, Marceaux was selected by theKansas City Royals in the minor league phase of theRule 5 draft.[70]
| Evan Sisk | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Sisk with theOmaha Storm Chasers in 2023 | |
| Kansas City Royals – No. 47 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1997-04-23)April 23, 1997 (age 27) Chester, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Samuel Evan Sisk (born April 23, 1997) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher for theKansas City Royals ofMajor League Baseball (MLB).
Sisk attendedLewisville High School inRichburg, South Carolina and playedcollege baseball at theCollege of Charleston. As a junior in 2018, he went 10–3 with a 2.96 ERA over91+1⁄3 innings.[71] After his junior season, he was selected by theSt. Louis Cardinals in the 16th round of the2018 Major League Baseball draft.[72]
Sisk signed with the Cardinals and made his professional debut with theJohnson City Cardinals, posting a 1.76 ERA over30+2⁄3 innings.[73] He spent the 2019 season with thePeoria 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.[74] He opened the 2021 season with Peoria and was promoted to theSpringfield Cardinals during the season.
On July 30, 2021, the Cardinals traded Sisk andJohn Gant to theMinnesota Twins in exchange forJ.A. Happ and cash.[75] He was assigned to theWichita 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 theArizona Fall League for theScottsdale Scorpions.[76] He opened the 2022 season with Wichita and was promoted to theSt. Paul Saints in mid-June.[77] Over fifty relief appearances between the two teams, he went 5–1 with a 1.57 ERA and 76 strikeouts over 63 innings.[78]
On January 23, 2023, Sisk was traded to theKansas City Royals alongside Steven Cruz in exchange forMichael A. Taylor.[79] He was assigned to theOmaha 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.[80]
Sisk made 58 appearances for Triple–A Omaha in 2024, compiling a 6–2 record and 1.57 ERA with 81 strikeouts and 15saves across57+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 1, 2024, the Royals added Sisk to their40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency.[81]
Sisk was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[82]
| Luca Tresh | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 89 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (2000-01-11)January 11, 2000 (age 25) Clearwater, Florida | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Luca Tresh (born January 11, 2000) is an Americanprofessional baseballcatcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Tresh attendedClearwater Central Catholic High School inClearwater, Florida and playedcollege baseball atNC State University.[83] He was drafted by theKansas City Royals in the 17th round of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[84]
Tresh played his first professional season in 2021 with theArizona Complex League Royals andColumbia Fireflies. After the season, he played in theArizona Fall League.[85] He started 2022 with theQuad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to theNorthwest Arkansas Naturals.[86]
| Javier Vaz | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 88 | |
| Outfielder /Second baseman | |
| Born: (2000-09-22)September 22, 2000 (age 24) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Javier Rafael Vaz (born September 22, 2000) is an Americanprofessional baseballoutfielder andsecond baseman in theKansas City Royals organization.
Vaz attendedHuntsville High School inHuntsville, Alabama and played college baseball atLouisiana State University at Eunice before transferring toVanderbilt University.[87] In 2022, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theBrewster Whitecaps of theCape Cod Baseball League.[88] Vaz was drafted by theKansas City Royals in the 15th round of the2022 Major League Baseball Draft.[89]
Vaz spent his first professional season with theArizona Complex League Royals andColumbia Fireflies. He started 2023 with theQuad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to theNorthwest Arkansas Naturals.[90]
| Beck Way | |
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| Kansas City Royals – No. 95 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1999-08-06)August 6, 1999 (age 25) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Beck Michael Way (born August 6, 1999) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Way attendedCumberland Valley High School inMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and playedcollege baseball atBelmont Abbey College andNorthwest Florida State College.[91] In 2019, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theCotuit Kettleers of theCape Cod Baseball League.[92] He was drafted by theNew York Yankees in the fourth round of the2020 Major League Baseball draft.[93]
Way played his first professional season in 2021 with theTampa Tarpons andHudson Valley Renegades.[94][95] He started 2022 with Hudson Valley.
On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Way,T. J. Sikkema, andChandler Champlain to theKansas City Royals forAndrew Benintendi.[96]
| Henry Williams | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2001-09-18)September 18, 2001 (age 23) Darien, Connecticut | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Henry Alexander Williams (born September 18, 2001) is an Americanbaseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Williams grew up inDarien, Connecticut and attendedDarien High School, where he played baseball and basketball.[97]
Williams playedcollege baseball for theDuke Blue Devils. As a sophomore he went 3–3 with a 3.65 ERA 45 strikeouts over 37 innings pitched before suffering a tornulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.[98] Williams underwentTommy John surgery and missed both the rest of the season and all of his junior season.[99]
Williams was selected in the third round of the2022 Major League Baseball draft by theSan Diego Padres.[100] He signed with the team on July 27, 2022, for an over-slot signing bonus of $800,000.[101] Williams was assigned to theSingle-ALake Elsinore Storm in May 2023 to begin his professional career.[102]
Williams was traded along with Jesus Rios to theKansas City Royals in exchange forScott Barlow on August 2, 2023.[103] The Royals assigned him to theColumbia Fireflies of theSingle-ACarolina League.[104]
| Peyton Wilson | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born: (1999-11-01)November 1, 1999 (age 25) Hoover, Alabama | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
Peyton Thomas Wilson (born November 1, 1999) is an American baseballsecond baseman in theKansas City Royals organization. He playedcollege baseball for theAlabama Crimson Tide.
Wilson grew up inHoover, Alabama and attendedHoover High School. He committed to play college baseball at Alabama after his sophomore year.[105] Wilson also played football at Hoover until giving up the sport as a junior to focus on baseball.[106]
Wilson played both catcher and center field as a true freshman for theAlabama Crimson Tide and batted .333 over ten games before the season was cut short due to theCOVID-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.[107]
Wilson was selected in the second round with the 66th overall pick in the2021 Major League Baseball draft by theKansas City Royals.[108] He signed with the team on July 24, 2021, and received a $1,003,300 signing bonus.[109][110] Wilson began his professional career with theArizona Complex League Royals before being promoted to theColumbia Fireflies.[111] Wilson began the 2022 season on the injured list before being assigned to theHigh-AQuad Cities River Bandits.[112]
Wilson's older brother,John Parker Wilson, played quarterback for Alabama and in theNational Football League. Another brother, Ross, played baseball at Alabama and in theChicago White Sox,Miami Marlins, andAtlanta Braves organizations.[113]
| Steven Zobac | |
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| Kansas City Royals | |
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| Born: (2000-10-14)October 14, 2000 (age 24) San Jose, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Steven Reed Zobac (born October 14, 2000) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theKansas City Royals organization.
Zobac attendedValley Christian High School inSan Jose, California and playedcollege baseball at theUniversity of California, Berkeley, where he was a pitcher andoutfielder.[114] He was selected by theKansas City Royals in the fourth round of the2022 Major League Baseball draft.[115]
Zobac spent his first professional season in 2023 with theColumbia Fireflies andQuad Cities River Bandits. He started 2024 with Quad Cities and was promoted to theNorthwest Arkansas Naturals.[116][117] The Royals named him their Paul Splittorff Pitcher of the Year.[118]
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