Starter Yordano Ventura, on average, was hit the hardest of the Royals' starters. Ventura posted career highs in ERA (4.45), WHIP (1.44) and batting average against (.263).
But did you know that beleaguered Royals reliever Joakim Soria actually ranked near the top of the staff in giving up the fewest hard-hit balls on average?
Here's a quick look at some of Statcast™'s interesting findings:
Top maximum exit velocity by a Royals hitter
Morales -- 115.6 mph
Top average exit velocity
Morales -- 93.9 mph (12th highest in MLB)
Eric Hosmer -- 93.