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Jac Caglianone Records First Career Hit and RBI

The Royals are evaluating his adjustment to right field following his debut as a designated hitter.

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

  • On June 5 in St. Louis, Caglianone ripped a Miles Mikolas curveball into the right-field corner for an RBI double that produced his first big-league hit and RBI.
  • He made his MLB debut as Kansas City’s designated hitter on June 3, going 0-for-5 but registering five batted balls with exit velocities over 95 mph.
  • In his first start in right field, he tracked down a deep drive to rob Alec Burleson of an extra-base hit with a running catch.
  • Roving outfield coach Rusty Kuntz praises Caglianone’s high baseball IQ and compares his build and adaptability to former Royals Salvador Perez and Alex Gordon.
  • His parents, Jeff and Johanne, and fiancée Elli McKissock traveled from Tampa to Busch Stadium to witness both his debut and milestone hit.