51 Former B-Royals to Kick Off 2019 Season with Royals Full-Season Affiliates
Kansas City has nine minor league affiliates. Four full season teams began play yesterday. Full Season AffiliateSingle-A: Lexington Legends, Lexington, KYAdvanced-A: Wilmington Blue Rocks, Wilmington, DEDouble-A: Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Springdale, ARTriple-A: Omaha Storm Chaser, Omaha, NEShort Season AffiliateRookie-Advanced: Burlington Royals, Burlington, NCRookie-Advanced: Idaho Falls Chukars, Idaho Falls, IDRookie: Surprise Royals,
Kansas City has nine minor league affiliates. Four full season teams began play yesterday.
Full Season Affiliate
Single-A: Lexington Legends, Lexington, KY
Advanced-A: Wilmington Blue Rocks, Wilmington, DE
Double-A: Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Springdale, AR
Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chaser, Omaha, NE
Short Season Affiliate
Rookie-Advanced: Burlington Royals, Burlington, NC
Rookie-Advanced: Idaho Falls Chukars, Idaho Falls, ID
Rookie: Surprise Royals, Surprise, AZ
Rookie: Dominican Summer League Royals 1, Dominican Republic
Rookie: Dominican Summer League Royals 2, Dominican Republic
We see many former Burlington Royals take the next step on their path to the Majors. The next step for a lot of last year's players is Lexington (Single-A). In Lexington we see seventeen former B-Royals including fan-favorite from 2017,
The next step after Lexington is Wilmington Blue Rocks (Advanced-A). There are 10 former Burlington players starting 2019 in Wilmington, including home run hitter,
After Wilmington players find their way to Northwest Arkansas to play for the Naturals (Double-A). 14 former Royals will find their spot on the Naturals Opening Day roster, with the big name being
The final spot before the major league roster is Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A). In Omaha we see ten former B-Royals, that may have the shot of playing in the big leagues this season.
As the season starts for former B-Royals, we wish them the best. We begin our season on June 18th at the Bristol Pirates, before our home opener on Monday, June 24th against the Kingsport Mets. Join us for Dollar Monday with $1 tickets, hot dogs, drinks and chips.
Season tickets, Bonus Books, and group outings are available now.
Call 336-222-0223 or visit www.burlingtonroyals.com for more information.