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Frank Schwindel crushed pitching in Omaha, but here’s why he might not get called up

Royals minor-league first baseman Frank Schwindel ended his 2018 season with a bang.

During Omaha’s 6-5 win at New Orleans on Monday, Schwindel set a franchise record with his 38th double of the season and later had the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.

It was a big year for Schwindel, who was drafted in the 18th round of the 2013 draft and is nicknamed “Frank The Tank.”

Schwindel finished second in the Pacific Coast League in doubles and total bases (258), third in hits (146), fourth in RBIs (93) and seventh in home runs (24).