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Caglianone’s First MLB Hit Boosts Royals’ Offense in St. Louis Series

His first hit and RBI in a doubleheader bolstered Kansas City’s lineup, prompting an assessment of his fit in right field.

Jac Caglianone (left) chats with his dad Jeff (right) and his mom Johanne prior to his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Busch Stadium.
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Omaha Storm Chasers fans like Becca Mann, a former mascot for the team, will not soon forget seeing Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone play in just a handful of games for the minor-league team.

Overview

  • Jac Caglianone debuted on June 3 as the Royals’ designated hitter against the Cardinals, going hitless in five at-bats but recording exit velocities of at least 95 mph on five of his first seven MLB plate appearances.
  • In the June 5 doubleheader opener, he notched his first career hit and RBI with a double into the right-field corner off veteran starter Miles Mikolas.
  • Manager Matt Quatraro reshuffled the batting order around Caglianone’s power bat, moving Maikel Garcia to the three-hole and slotting the rookie sixth behind Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez.
  • Kansas City scored 22 runs over the three-game St. Louis series, marking the club’s most productive three-game stretch this season.
  • General manager J.J. Picollo highlighted Caglianone’s impact on run production, while the Royals have begun starting him in right field to evaluate his defensive range.