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KC Royals: Five players to watch in first series vs Detroit Tigers

By Leigh Oleszczak

May 28, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kansas City Royals pitching coach Dave Eiland (58) talks with starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kansas City Royals pitching coach Dave Eiland (58) talks with starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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KC Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) – Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
KC Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) – Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

JASON HAMMEL

Jason Hammel has been an interesting player to watch this season. In some outings, he’s been terrific. In fact, his last outing, which was in New York against the Yankees this past Wednesday, Hammel did a fine job.

He held the Yankees to three runs throughout six innings, but his offense couldn’t get him any run support whatsoever. Hammel struck out seven batters and lowered his ERA to 5.98. It wasn’t a perfect outing, but considering some of his other performances, this one was perfectly okay with Royals fans.

For the most part, Jason Hammel has struggled tremendously this season. He has only one win while posting six losses and opponents are batting .313 off of him. Not exactly what the KC Royals were hoping for when they signed the former Cub to their roster this offseason.

Hammel will take the mound on Memorial Day and hopefully can keep his team in the game. He can’t go the whole season with only one win under his belt, right?

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