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Interview with relief prospect Daniel Tillo

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Interview with relief prospect Daniel Tillo

Posted by Kellen Stevens on Jun 16, 2020

Interview with relief prospect Daniel Tillo

Follow @RoyalsBlue_com I recently had the privilege of interviewing Royals #19 prospect, Daniel Tillo. Last season Tillo split time between A+ and AA and also flashed some great fastball velocity in outings with team USA. Tillo finished the season with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.309 WHIP over a 130.2 IP. Tillo made the change from a starter to a reliever. Tillo would have likely made his debut sometime in 2020. The 24-year-old relief prospect also has some fun off the field interests that any Royals fan would enjoy. Tillo runs a youtube channel called “AnythingSportsCards” on this channel he opens boxes of MLB, NFL, and NBA cards and he uploads a video once a day. A fun fact is that he actually collects cards of himself. I would definitely recommend every Royals fan to check his channel at least once. Onto the questions! Q: Favorite part of the being in the Royals organization? A: It’s definitely an organization that cares about the type of person each and everyone is. More than baseball approach when it comes to the Royals and I really respect that and love that. Q: What was it like making the transition from a starter to a reliever? A: It was fine!! Killer mentality doesn’t change when you go from a starter to reliever. They said I will help them out in KC as a reliever quicker than if I continued to be a starter. Either way, I want to help win ball games in KC. Q: What was it like playing for team USA? A: It was an honor to wear the red white and blue across the chest! Definitely something I will remember forever. I have my jerseys already hung up in my basement that I will get to look at forever so it’s awesome. It’s bigger than baseball to wear your country’s colors on your chest and I take pride in that. Q: What do you want Royals fans to know about you? A: I want them to know I’m gonna do my best to help KC win games! I’m a competitor and I love winning more than about anything. I’ll do whatever it is to win ball games. Been a royals fan my entire life and that’s just a little something extra special to hopefully someday put that uniform on! Q:...

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Prospect Q&A with Royals Farm Report

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Prospect Q&A with Royals Farm Report

Posted by Kellen Stevens on May 6, 2020

Prospect Q&A with Royals Farm Report

Follow @RoyalsBlue_com The next wave is just around the corner which I’m pretty sure most Royals fans are ready for. For a team in the position like the Royals having a good farm system is crucial for success. Someone who knows the Royals prospects best is Royals Farm Report so I thought I’d ask them a few questions about the current prospects in the farm system. Plus it’s always fun to learn about the future of the Royals. Q: What is one prospect that you thought would be a big contributor at the MLB level that really never panned out? A: I always thought Rey Fuentes would be a guy that could stick on a big-league roster as a 4th OF. Hit well at Omaha in 2015 and then got that Opening Night starts at The K in 2016. He held his own at the plate, posting a 95 wRC+ in 13 games, but then he kind of fell off the face of the earth. Didn’t hit well at all for AZ the next year. I never thought he’d be an All-Star but I really thought he’d have some bench value. Q: Who hasn’t the highest ceiling out of all the prospects? A: Bobby Witt Jr. is probably the obvious choice here. 4 tools that grade as 60 or better. Will stick at SS. But if you’re looking for an underdog candidate, I might say Khalil Lee. Lots of raw power, good wheels, great eye. I’m not sure how confident I am he’ll put it ALL together, but his ceiling is really high if he does. Q: Which prospect has the highest floor? A: Brady Singer, probably. When we talk about floor, we’re usually talking about two things: 1) what level they’re most likely to reach and the 2) how good they’re most likely to be when they get there. Brady Singer is definitely, absolutely going to be a big-league pitcher (1). I think there’s a better than good chance he sticks as a starter long-term (2). I don’t think he’s got the ceiling of Lynch or Kowar, but I can see both of them becoming relievers as well. Q: Favorite prospect? A: I’m still partial to MJ Melendez. A former pitcher myself, I love an elite catching prospect. There’s a...

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Interview with relief prospect Daniel Tillo

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Interview with relief prospect Daniel Tillo

Posted By Kellen Stevens on Jun 16, 2020 | 0 comments

Follow @RoyalsBlue_com I recently had the privilege of interviewing Royals #19 prospect, Daniel Tillo. Last season Tillo split time between A+ and AA and also flashed some great fastball velocity in outings with team USA. Tillo finished the season with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.309 WHIP over a 130.2 IP. Tillo made the change from a starter to a reliever. Tillo would have likely made his debut sometime in 2020. The 24-year-old relief prospect...

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Prospect Q&A with Royals Farm Report

May06

Prospect Q&A with Royals Farm Report

Posted By Kellen Stevens on May 6, 2020 | 0 comments

Follow @RoyalsBlue_com The next wave is just around the corner which I’m pretty sure most Royals fans are ready for. For a team in the position like the Royals having a good farm system is crucial for success. Someone who knows the Royals prospects best is Royals Farm Report so I thought I’d ask them a few questions about the current prospects in the farm system. Plus it’s always fun to learn about the future of the...

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