One of the hallmarks of the last postseason Royals team was defense. Fans will remember Lorenzo Cain diving and sliding all over center field to take away hits, Alex Gordon’s consistent excellence in left field, Alcides Escobar’s stellar defense at short, and Mike Moustakas doing this. Great defense is not a prerequisite to being a contender, but it saves runs and is undeniably fun to watch. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how the 2022 Royals might look defensively.
As far as baseball analytics have enhanced our understanding of the sport, defensive metrics remain tricky.