After crushing High A Wilmington, putting up solid numbers at AA NW Arkansas, and flashing good skills in the Arizona Fall League last season, many KC Royals fans thought the 23-year-old Bubba Starling could earn a big league call up as early as September. However, Starling is mired in a slump that has driven his triple slash to a miserable .205/.294/.394.
Yes, it’s clear he’s been trying to hit for more power this season. And yes, he does have 12 doubles and 4 home runs in 127 at bats after hitting no more than 13 dingers in any season of his professional career.