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Jac Caglianone Delivers First Hit and RBI, Eases Into Right Field Role

Following his June 5 RBI double, the Royals have begun assessing his defensive adaptation 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

  • Promoted from Triple-A Omaha earlier this week, Caglianone made his major-league debut on June 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals
  • He recorded his first career hit and RBI on June 5 with an RBI double off Miles Mikolas during the opener of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium
  • The Royals handed him his first start in right field on June 5 and tracked his initial step, route-running and arm strength
  • Royals manager Matt Quatraro praised his hard-hit contact, noting exit velocities over 95 mph on five of his first seven MLB at-bats
  • Caglianone’s family, including his father Jeff and fiancée Elli McKissock, attended his debut, underscoring his smooth transition to Kansas City