Kyle Zimmer has been one of the more hyped pitching prospects in KC Royals history. There has been one problem though. Staying on the field. Zimmer in the past has had multiple injuries that have caused him to pitch about one season worth of baseball in four seasons.
This has been particularly frustrating because of his potential. Kyle Zimmer has been stated to have top of the rotation talent as a starter and elite ability as a reliever. Here’s what MLB.com had to say about him.
When he’s at his best, Zimmer showcases frontline-starter stuff with a 92-97 mph fastball that has reached triple digits, a hammer curveball and flashes of a solid slider and changeup.