MLB Standings
A month into the season and there are six teams yet to suffer their 10th loss of the season – the Royals won 19 games and find themselves second in the division.
Kansas City Results
Kansas City Statistics
Dusty Glick is the latest American League Pitcher of the Month award winner. The Kansas City starter shone on the hill repeatedly last month and finished April with a sparkling 5-0 record.
In 5 starts he tossed 32 innings, posted 33 strikeouts, and put up a 1.41 ERA.
Transactions & Injuries
A quiet month for the Royals in terms of transactions although Scouting Director Joe Witkowski did uncover a potential gem in Dominican SP Jesus Lara.
Thursday, April 15th , 2049
Signed international amateur SP Jesus Lara out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Minor League News
The best pitcher this past month in the International League was Jorge Zagal of the Omaha Storm Chasers. He really razzle-dazzled league hitters, finishing April with a standout 5-0 record and 2.00 ERA.
The Storm Chasers hurler made 5 starts and surrendered 29 hits in 36 innings. He struck out 33 and walked 8.
Jon Garrison has a lot going for him. The Northwest Arkansas left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Texas League has just picked him as its top hitter for April.
In 19 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .316 with 6 home runs, 17 RBIs and 15 runs scored.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals celebrated today after the news filtered through the clubhouse that Jim Stokes had been selected as April's Texas League Pitcher of the Month. Stokes's zest for the game has been a frequent topic on the sports pages and his numbers of late have made his fans even more enthusiastic.
"Our coaching staff really helps me prepare well," Stokes said, "and the fans feed off good pitching. Your pitches just seem to have that extra pop to them when the fans are behind you and you feel confident you can get outs."
Stokes tossed 19.2 innings last month, holding opponents to a .138 average while striking out 19 batters. In 3 starting assignments he came away with a 3-0 record, putting together an ERA of 0.92.