Welcome to the continuation of Kings of Kauffman‘s 2020 KC Royals season previews. Leading up to spring training, we’ll be breaking down 30 different Royals. Our analysis will include what they accomplished last season, what to expect this season, along with any other information pertinent to the player. Today’s subject: Nicky Lopez.
Lopez was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. After putting together an excellent junior season at Creighton, he joined the Royals organization and spent the next few seasons working his way through the minor league system. He ended up splitting time between AA and AAA in 2018, and the results after the promotion were promising.