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Pipeline names Royals' Prospects of the Year

KANSAS CITY -- When Royals power-hitting prospect Seuly Matias was in Kansas City last Friday to be recognized alongside other organizational Minor League award winners, he scanned the spacious dimensions of Kauffman Stadium.

As Matias did so, he was asked if he would have any problem hitting home runs in such a huge ballpark.

"Nah, I don't think so," Matias said, smiling.

It would be hard to doubt him. Matias, 20, belted 31 home runs in just 338 at-bats at Class A Lexington this season. Clearly, no ballpark can contain him.

And that's why Matias, the Royals' No.