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Royals' Caglianone Struggles Despite Career-High Four RBI

9/20/2025

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Caglianone, a former two-way player at the University of Florida, holds the program record with 75 home runs.
Selected sixth overall by the Royals in the 2024 Draft, he has shifted from pitching to outfield.
In 53 games, he posted a .152 batting average, six home runs, and a low OPS+.
His hitting struggles arise from a chase-happy approach and poor launch angles.
Recently, he recorded a career-high four RBI in a 20-1 victory against the Blue Jays.

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Story summary

Caglianone, a former two-way player at the University of Florida, holds the program record with 75 home runs.
Selected sixth overall by the Royals in the 2024 Draft, he has shifted from pitching to outfield.
In 53 games, he posted a .152 batting average, six home runs, and a low OPS+.
His hitting struggles arise from a chase-happy approach and poor launch angles.
Recently, he recorded a career-high four RBI in a 20-1 victory against the Blue Jays.