A historical look at Royals debuts

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports May 14, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (1) is doused with water by right fielder Whit Merrifield (15) after the win over the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny MedleyBig league debuts are fun! With very few exceptions (hi, Eduardo Villacis!), every big league debut brings the promise of a long, prosperous career. Sometimes those hopes are very misguided and other times, they’re downright fantastical. And yet, a big league debut is the one moment where anything is possible. Just like the Royals found themselves on first place on Opening Day the last two seasons, a big league debut can always be the start of something truly great and historic.

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