The baseball glided through the air for more than six seconds, and a 23-year-old shortstop sprinted around the bases. By the time the ball surpassed the left-centerfield fence, Adalberto Mondesi was just one step shy of second base.
Who knows if this says more about his power or speed — or more likely a combination of both — but it caught the attention of a couple of his teammates Tuesday.
“We’ve seen in spring training his talent and just waiting for it to show,” Royals outfielder Alex Gordon said.
“It’s starting to. His talent level is amazing.