Cory Sparks

Michael Wacha is one of the more well-traveled pitchers in Major League Baseball. So far in 2026, he's sporting a low-three earned run average while being on pace to eclipse 200 innings this season. In this video, we'll dive into what makes Wacha such a steady option and ultimately whether he's worthy of being an All-Star or not. View full video

Blake Mitchell is the Kansas City Royals' top prospect, and he has a rocket of an arm as well as an above-average fielding attribute. What does he need to do in order to elevate up to Double-A? The hitting stroke has been the biggest struggle. In this video, we'll break down what part of the offensive attack Mitchell is struggling with and why he is closer to a breakthrough than most may think. View full video

When all is done and over with, Salvador Perez will go down as one of the great major league backstops to ever pick up a bat. He has given the Kansas City Royals 15 years of consistency, but he is struggling mightily in 2026. In this video, we'll dive into why Perez is having so much trouble and what adjustments he needs to make to keep his game competitive at 36 years old. View full video

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mikael Garcia is taking the next step towards being a true power hitter in 2026. The 26-year-old righty is timing up the baseball, has an above-average hard hit percentage, and has honed in on a few other key elements that could make this season a breakout campaign. View full video

The Kansas City Royals have a promising nucleus of prospects forming in the lower ranks. In this video, we'll break down Kendry Chourio's sharp three-pitch mix, Ramon Ramirez's rocket arm/superb power combo, and the lively right arm of Swiss Army Knife Michael Lombardi. View full video

Despite having below-average fastball velocity, whiff rate, chase rate, and a Baseball Savant page full of blue, Seth Lugo is dominating MLB hitters in his age-36 season. How is he doing it? In this video, we dive into his elite command, nine-pitch mix, and other attributes that help this veteran defy the odds. View full video

Kansas City Royals masher Jac Caglionone seems to be turning the corner with a much improved slash line compared to the one he put up in 2025, but his advanced analytics show that he's on the cusp of breaking out in 2026. In this video, we dive into his bat speed, and how he's used it to translate spikes in exit velocity, barrel percentage, hard-hit rate and more. We also touch on what he needs to improve on in order to make that next leap as a power hitter in today's game. View full video

Kansas City Royals rookie Carter Jensen is among a myriad of talented rookies vying for the AL Rookie of the Year award. What has contributed to Jensen's strong start to the season? In this video, we take a peek at his exit velocity, barrel percentage, and how he is hitting against each pitch selection. View full video