This is the first installment of KoK’s “Where are they now” series. We will go decade by decade and look back on some of the most memorable KC Royals and find out what they’ve been up to lately.
First Base – John Mayberry
Easily the main first baseman for the KC Royals in the 1970s, John Mayberry lapped other first baseman for the Royals in WAR during the 1970s. Mayberry accumulated 21.8 WAR in this decade, with Tony Solaita coming far behind in second at 3.8.
John Mayberry was known for three things as a hitter.