The Royals are not expected to compete for a title this year, but if there was a reason to tune in this year, it is to watch Adalberto Mondesi. The 23-year old shortstop is one of the most dynamic young players in baseball, offering a unique speed/power combination with amazing defense that promises to provide highlight reel plays on a nightly basis.
We got a glimpse of what Mondesi is capable of last year, when he appeared in 75 games and hit .276/.306/.498 with 14 home runs, 32 steals (eighth-most in baseball), and was worth 2.8 WAR, according to Fangraphs.