The weather report for the Royals’ season opener Thursday was iffy, but nothing will rain on Frank Schwindel’s parade.
After twice being chosen Class AAA Omaha’s hitter of the year and then twice being made available to any major-league team in the Rule 5 draft, Schwindel may have wondered what his future might hold with the Royals.
But he kept the faith and on Thursday was added to the Royals’ 40-man roster and was called to the major-league team for the start of the season.
“I had two good years in a row, but like I said, everything happens for a reason, just had to keep it going, and it just wasn’t my time for whatever reason,” Schwindel said.