It’s fairly easy to follow along with the Royals' top prospects. At least, most fans could probably name the top handful of guys working their way through the pipeline. Many of them, including Blake Mitchell, Gavin Cross, and Ben Kudrna have had solid seasons and taken noticeable steps forward. Beyond the top of the system lies lesser-known minor leaguers who sometimes develop into key contributors at the big league level. Jose Altuve was barely ever a Top 30 prospect for the Astros. He ranked as the team’s 28th-best prospect following the 2010 season. Now nearly 14 years later, he’s one of the best players in franchise history.
Five lesser known Royals prospects performing well in 2024
