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KC Royals: Can Nick Loftin really be the next Whit?

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The KC Royals chose an acclaimed college shortstop with their second 2020 draft pick. Some believe he’s versatile enough to be the next Whit Merrifield. But is he?

Whit Merrifield is an invaluable KC Royals asset, a gifted hitter and natural second baseman headed for center field this season, but capable of playing well just about anywhere on a baseball field. Hardly considered a future star when he broke in with the Royals in 2016, he’s now all but irreplaceable and probably the most versatile player in franchise history.