As a small-market franchise, the Royals have had to constantly rely on a steady pipeline of talent from their minor league system. Royals scouts have had a huge role, finding unearthed gems in the draft and amateur free agent market. Sure, a roster can be complemented by a few good free agents, and some Royals general managers have spun a few good trades to add impact players, but the core of a Royals team is almost always homegrown.
Borrowing from a question posed at Twinkie Town, I wanted to know, what do you think was the best homegrown core in Royals history?