Royals Assistant General Manager of Player Personnel J.J. Picollo met with members of the media Thursday night to discuss the different rosters at each level, some of the players and thoughts on how the staff will have to manage them during the season.
Let’s toss some read meat your way and talk about Bobby Witt, Jr. and why he was sent to Double-A first. The staff thought for Witt that it made more sense for him to execute his plan at-bat to at-bat at the Double-A level, where he will face a little more velocity. They believe that level will help him to become the most well-rounded player that he can be.