Many kids dream of one day playing in the big leagues. Some are good enough to make a living as professional ballplayer, rising through the ranks of the minors, hoping to one day get to “The Show.” When they finally get that call up, many break down in tears, their years of hard work culminating with a promotion to the best baseball league in the world.
While many get the experience of donning a uniform and stepping on the field for a game, a few only wear the uniform and never get any game action. Last week, the Royals brought up catcher Tyler Cropley when Freddy Fermin injured his finger in Toronto.