Next week will mark the 11th anniversary of Jackson County voters approving a measure to fund upgrades for the stadiums at the Truman Sports Complex.
It’s been eight years since the renovations were finished at Kauffman Stadium, but the Royals noticed last season that things needed to be spruced up at their home. So when fans arrive at the stadium this season, they may notice a few changes.
“When we renovated the stadium in time for the 2009 season, it was a complete renovation of Kauffman Stadium,” said Toby Cook, the Royals’ vice president for publicity. “It doesn’t seem that long ago since we renovated, but we started that project right after the 2007 season.