Kansas City Royals: Most surprising players from 2019 season

KANSAS CITY, MO. - AUGUST 27: Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) hits an RBI double in the sixth inning during a Major League Baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals on August 27, 2019, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

JORGE SOLER

The most surprising player in 2019 was designated hitter (and sometimes outfielder) Jorge Soler, who now holds the record for most home runs hit by a Royal in a single season with 48. He also hit 117 RBI in what was easily the biggest power season by a Royal ever. He’s the American League home run leader for the 2019 season. Who’d have thought?

Soler proved he could stay healthy this year and when he can, we saw the end result. The team should must definitely try to lock him up to an extension, but that’s easier said than done.

And there it is. Jorge Soler hits his 46th and now is the American League home run leader.
— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) September 28, 2019

CONCLUSION

The 2019 season was a rough one for Royals fans, but these players surprised us in a good way with their level of play. Jorge Soler was the most surprising, as he hit a franchise-record 48 bombs and looked like the guy the Royals wanted him to be when they traded for him over two and a half years ago.

Next. Way too early 2020 lineup predictions. dark

It wasn’t always pretty this season, but at least some members of the Kansas City Royals stood out above the rest. Who were the most surprising players in your eyes this year?

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