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Rookie Caglianone Earns Ovation as Royals Lose 10-2 to Yankees at Kauffman Stadium

His 1-for-4 outing with an RBI; first standing ovation at Kauffman Stadium; ninth-inning diving catch demonstrated his smooth outfield transition before a star-studded crowd.

Overview

  • Caglianone went 1-for-4 with an RBI in his home debut on June 10 as the Royals fell 10-2 to New York.
  • He received a standing ovation from over 30,000 fans in his first at-bat and later made a diving catch after shifting to first base in the ninth inning.
  • The top prospect is converting from college first baseman to outfielder in Kansas City’s lineup to boost the team’s power numbers.
  • He has leaned on guidance from veterans Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. and received words of encouragement from Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.
  • Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other celebrities attended the game, underscoring the hype surrounding the Royals’ newest star.