The San Diego go back-to-back, beating the Astros 4-2, becoming the first time since the Orioles ten years ago to repeat as World Series Champions. Jackson Merrill is the MVP, going 10-22 with 5 RBI and a 1.065 OPS.
Kansas City Postseason Stats
Edgar Mir (127 wRC+) and Tim Storer (180 wRC+) were the bright spots for the Royals, both hitting 3 HRs – as did Jeremy Rogerson (112 wRC+) – while knocking in 14 and 10 RBIs respectively.
Bobby Witt Jr. (54 wRC+) struggled, one HR and only 9 hits in 57 Plate Appearances a meagre return for the legend in potentially his final playoff appearance as a starter.
Daniel Nava (153 FIP-) was the disappointment of the post season, giving up 18 hits in his 16.1 innings, including 5 HRs. Mike Hoffer (120 FIP-) gave up 21 hits in his 14.1 innings. The starting rotation failed to provide a single Quality Start during the postseason, a damning statistic for the best starting rotation in the American League regular season.
The bullpen provided average support but were called on too many times to be able to bail out the starters.
Owner Goals Review
The team missed their ‘High’ priority goal of increasing fan interest, although it did go from 79 to 82 so an increase was achieved. Brad LaPointe left the team, failing that goal that had replaced the request to acquire a Cy Young Award winner. More successful was their team record, making the post season as requested by Sherman. Two long term goals remain to win more close games and build a championship team.
Minor Leagues
Post Season
Omaha Storm Chasers [AAA] won the Championship.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals [AA] won the Championship.
Quad Cities River Bandits [A+] won the Championship.
Columbia Fireflies [A] won the Championship.
Kansas City (ACL) Royals [R] missed the Playoffs by 4.5 games.
Kansas City (DSL) Royals Stewart [R] won Championship.
Kansas City (DSL) Royals Glass [R] lost in the Championship Final.