After leading the Minor Leagues in strikeout rate (12.2 SO/9) during his first full season in 2016, Josh Staumont topped Arizona Fall League starting pitchers in that same category (11.3) and opponents’ average (.179).
He also ranked tied for second in wins (four) and strikeouts (30). His 16 walks also tied for the league high.
Staumont, drafted by the Royals in the second round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft, didn’t allow a run in his first 10.0 innings, holding opponents to just five hits over his first three starts, with 11 strikeouts. He saved his best for last, recording seven strikeouts over 4.