Last season, during the 2014 MLB Amateur Draft, the Kansas City Royals selected Eric Skoglund in the third round. A 6’7″ 200 lb lefty, Skoglund featured a fastball in the low 90’s with a solid slider and change. However, last season, Skoglund struggled with the Idaho Falls Chukars, posting a 5.09 ERA and a 1.696 WHiP.
This season, the Royals moved Skoglund up through the system aggressively, assigning him to the Wilmington Blue Rocks. After his struggles last season, it would not have been a surprise to see Skoglund once again have some difficulties, especially given the improved competition.