Kyle Isbel went into 2022 trying to find his way to an everyday spot in the outfield. At the end of the season, it is a bit of a mixed bag for how his year went. Defensively he showed a lot of promise, but offensively he regressed a bit. Next year is going to be a pivotal year for Isbel as the Royals look to start solidifying their lineup around the young players that they see as establishing themselves as the core of the team.
2022 was Isbel’s first real run at the pro level. He did get into 28 games in 2021, where he hit about league average and kept his head above water defensively, but this season he was up on opening day and ready to contribute.