For the second consecutive week, the Kansas City Royals have two of their pitching prospects garner weekly honors in their respective leagues for the week of Aug. 6–12.
Northwest Arkansas right-hander Scott Blewett was named Pitcher of the Week in the Texas League for his effort in a 12–1 win over Frisco on Aug. 10.
Blewett, a second-round pick of the Royals in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, tossed a complete game, allowing one run with three strikeouts in the 9.0 multi-inning effort.
A 13th-round selection in this June’s First-Year Player Draft, Idaho Falls right-hander Jon Heasley pitched 5.