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1. Bobby Witt Jr., INF, Kansas City Royals
2021 stats: 60 G, .292/.367/.564, 16 HR, 14 SB, 25 BB, 67 SO at Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
Welcome to the top spot, Bobby. Now the question is how long you stay here. One of the reasons why he gets the promotion to first is because five players in the last edition got promoted, but it was made easier when it was announced Sunday that he was getting promoted to Triple-A. The Royals aren’t going to rush Witt Jr. in a season where they’re not competing for a playoff spot, but he’s a five-category talent and he’s now just one step away from the big leagues. Upside matters. Witt Jr. has the most of any prospect not in the majors currently.
Organization will field six teams under new minor league structure
February 10th, 2021
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Arlington, Texas The Texas Rangers today announced the organization’s player development staff for the 2021 season.
The club’s minor league affiliates will be managed by Kenny Holmberg (Triple-A Round Rock), Jared Goedert (Double-A Frisco), Josh Johnson (High-A Hickory), Carlos Cardoza (Low-A Down East), Jay Sullenger (Rookie AZL Rangers), and Carlos Maldonado (Rookie DSL Rangers).
The staff of roving instructors will consist of Matt Hagen (Field Coordinator), Cody Atkinson (Hitting Coordinator), Danny Clark (Pitching Coordinator), Jono Armold (Pitching Coordinator), Turtle Thomas (Roving Catching Coach), and Roy Silver (Roving Coach). In addition to his managerial post at Round Rock, Holmberg will maintain responsibilities as Infield Coordinator. Former Ranger Bobby Wilson, who will serve as the Major League Catching Coach in 2021, will also assume the role of Minor