The exact numbers might have escaped Royals general manager Dayton Moore’s memory, but Brian Goodwin knows them by heart. The 28-year-old outfielder devoted the offseason to reshaping his body and preparing to roam the spacious outfield at Kauffman Stadium on a daily basis, so the numbers certainly mattered.
Goodwin, who joined the club via trade in July, came into camp having trimmed down. He has increased his speed and mobility as he gets ready to compete for the starting right fielder job among a group of candidates that includes Brett Phillips, Jorge Soler and Jorge Bonifacio.
“I’m going to approach it with eyes wide open,” Royals manager Ned Yost said of the right field competition.