The KC Royals have a specific type of player that they like based on their offensive philosophy. A player with a bit of pop in his bat, with superior contact skills and speed. Throw in an excellent glove and the ability to make the plays expected of him on defense, and you have the prototypical Royals player.
That profile also happens to fit Reymond Fuentes quite well. A career .281/.349/.386 hitter in the minors, Fuentes has hit 109 doubles and stolen 216 bases. Fuentes has also produced an excellent 19.5% strikeout rate in the minor leagues, showcasing that ability to make contact.