Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter looks at what Max Castillo and Carlos Hernandez can provide this year.
Castillo actually threw the ball in the strike zone 5.2 percent more with the Royals, and actually threw more first-pitch strikes as well (2.5 percent more to be specific). And yet, his called-strike percentage dropped by 4.5 percent, which is a big reason why his CSW rate dropped so heavily after being traded.
What was the reason? Well, hitters adjusted, and simply were more aggressive against Castillo, especially after moving to Kansas City.
Just about everyone in Royals circles should be familiar with Cam Gallagher, as he was a second-round pick by the franchise in 2011 and spent parts of six seasons with the big-league team.