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KC Royals still looking for Frank White’s replacement

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Frank White played his last game for the KC Royals 30 years ago, but the club is still searching for his replacement.

There’s a reason they called Frank White “Smooth.” The nickname fit like a glove, and it’s his glove that made the fit so perfect. White could hit, but defense was the first name of his game and why he’s the KC Royals’ best second baseman ever.

White, a five-time All-Star who played every one of his 18 big league seasons with Kansas City, played his last game 30 years ago, but the club’s search to replace him continues.