Jacob Milham

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Minor League PLV Grades: Week 6

1 day ago | pitcherlist.com | Jacob Milham

+ More prospects are jumping to MLB, but we're ahead of the curve Could you imagine tuning in for every MLB game, every day? At first, it sounds like paradise, but try watching each one critically and tracking performances without fan-friendly tools. Trust me, it becomes a grind. Now imagine quadrupling that workload by adding minor-league games on top. Thankfully, minor-league Mondays are off across the board, but from Tuesday through Sunday, it’s full throttle.
MLB Pipeline sends another two-way prospect to KC Royals in 2025 mock draft

5 days ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

The Royals could be in store for similar approach to the 2025 MLB Draft as they had in 2024. The Kansas City Royals aren’t going all-in this season, instead taking a calculated, measured approach to turning the franchise around. And really, who could blame them? Most fanbases would gladly trade for the highs of back-to-back pennants and a World Series title. But for the Royals, the glory of 2014 and 2015 was followed by some of the sport’s lowest lows.
Former KC Royals outfielder collects first MLB hit three years after debut

6 days ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

It was a big night for the former Royals prospect. While the Kansas City Royals were putting the finishing touches on an impressive four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox, the AL Central leader they’re chasing was wrapping up a dominant effort of their own. The Detroit Tigers, holding a 2.5-game lead over the Royals and Cleveland Guardians, completed a doubleheader sweep of the Rockies at Coors Field.
3 KC Royals offseason mistakes that look more glaring everyday

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

They might be red hot, but this Royals team isn't perfect and looks even more imperfect as result of some offseason missteps. How often are baseball fans reminded that the game is one of failure? Even the best hitters don’t bat 1.000, and the best pitchers don’t throw no-hitters every start. There will always be missteps—and how players respond to them defines their careers. The same holds true for franchises. How a team addresses its shortcomings separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Minor League PLV Grades: Week 5

1 week ago | pitcherlist.com | Jacob Milham

+ More prospects are jumping to MLB, but we're ahead of the curve As more minor-league arms make the leap to The Show, savvy dynasty managers know they can’t afford to react late. Staying ahead of the curve means leaning on more than just box scores—and thanks to the power of Statcast and the brilliant team at Pitcher List, PL Pro tools make that possible.
Unheralded KC Royals pitching prospect turning heads with shutdown High-A outings

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

A 2024 draftee is off to a roaring start in High-A in 2025. While the Kansas City Royals' mindset and leadership changes years ago revealed more immediate impacts, the change was more slow rolling down the farm. After all, a new front office cannot just undo years of development and drafting to accommodate a new mindset or mold. That is why when the Royals moved on from Lonnie Goldberg overseeing Kansas City's amateur drafts, the change in ideology took a while to take hold.
Kansas City radio host advocates for "bold" KC Royals-St. Louis Cardinals trade

2 weeks ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

Nothing like an in-state trade rumor. When Kansas City Royals fans tune in for the nightly game, there is a brand of baseball they can certainly expect. They can expect a low-scoring lineup, an overall floundering one outside of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and the red-hot catcher Salvador Perez. They can expect elite starting pitching, as Kansas City starters are the fourth most valuable group with 3.5 fWAR through 31 games.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s uncharacteristic struggles holding KC Royals lineup back in 2025

2 weeks ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

While Witt's been a star, there's one aspect of his game this season that's currently holding the Royals back in the early going. Rarely do prospects don a Kansas City Royals uniform, live up to the hype, and then expand on that. Yet, that is what Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has done in his first three big league seasons.
Minor League PLV Grades: Week 4

2 weeks ago | pitcherlist.com | Jacob Milham

+ 104.5 MPH?!?! Yeah, let's talk about that. I don’t know what is worse: watching the away broadcast when your Triple-A team is on the road or putting a claim in on a player, only for him to be injured when it processes. Did both happen to you this week? If so, your name may be Jacob Milham! Anyways, shoutout to the Pitcher List data team, who are always making the PLV charts and four-seam tracking tools better as the season progresses.
Checking in on KC Royals top five prospects after April's action

2 weeks ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

Here's how the Royals' top prospects are trending to start 2025. Any baseball fan knows this is not a week-by-week sport. Even though six or seven games a week makes for plenty of on-field action, it is still a drop in the bucket compared to the overall season. But what about a calendar month? After all, once April ends, the Kansas City Royals will have 31 games under their belts and many casual fans' minds will be made up about the club.