For all the Kansas City Royals' successes at the top of their prospect rankings, things could have gone better for catcher Blake Mitchell.
The Texas native started 2025 strong, earning a non-roster invite to the Royals' spring training camp. He was one of the youngest players on that roster, rubbing shoulders with current stars like shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and catcher Salvador Perez, while getting more eyes and reps with the big-league coaching staff.
However, a broken right hamate in late February not only sidelined him early, but for most of the overall 2025 season.