KC Royals Projections: Will Cam Gallagher hit again?

(Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

The KC Royals’ backup catcher hit well in 2020. Can he do it again in 2021?

Cam Gallagher will never be the KC Royals’ everyday catcher, and it’s not just because perennial Gold Glover and All-Star Salvador Perez happens to be his teammate. There’s more to it than that.

Gallagher is far more suited to a backup role, the same job he’s held since breaking in with the Royals in 2017. Although he’s good with the mitt and appears to call and control games adequately, his 19% caught stealing rate proves he’s not particularly adept at throwing out base stealers.

But it’s Gallagher’s hitting that keeps him on the bench. His career OPS+ is 81, his career…