The Royals have been woeful offensively this year, averaging just 3.29 runs per game, worse than every other team except the Pirates. They have already been shut out eight times this year - matching their total for all of last season.
But why are they so bad? Here are nine numbers that may explain a bit why they are so poor at putting runs on the board.
6.3 percent
The Royals never walk. Ever. It seems ingrained in the culture of this franchise. The Royals are once again dead last in walk rate at 6.3 percent.