The Kansas City Royals have really refocused their efforts in the international market in recent years, and the results are starting to show in the prospect pipeline.
While catcher Salvador Perez will long be the banner example of that development path in Kansas City, prospects like pitcher Kendry Chourio, catcher Ramon Ramirez, and outfielder Asbel Gonzalez have all added some legitimate helium to the lower minors. Any international signing is a long-term investment, but the system is in a far better place now than it was even two years ago on that front.
Baseball America’s latest bonus board suggests the Royals are intent on keeping that momentum rolling.