Ryan McBroom Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/9/1992 (32)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- West Virginia
Ryan McBroom Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Ryan McBroom News
Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan McBroom came on as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He doubled in a run in his first at-bat, then went on to hit a two-run home run in his second at-bat. McBroom is lined up for a bench role with the team this year. Carlos Santana will be the team's primary first baseman. McBroom and Ryan O'Hearn will be candidates to back up Santana. McBroom could also see time in left field or as a designated hitter, though the team is relatively deep at both of these positions as well. He'll need a few injuries or a monstrous spring to earn significant playing time to start the year.
Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Ryan McBroom was optioned to the clubs alternate training site prior to Saturdays contest against the Pirates. The team called up No. 28 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Kelvin Gutierrez, to take McBrooms spot on the roster, with the youngster set to backup Maikel Franco at the hot corner. McBroom had initially formed a first-base platoon with Ryan OHearn, having compiled a .784 OPS in 79 plate appearances. But with just one hit in his last 20 at-bats, and his playing time on the downturn, Kansas City will look elsewhere for right-handed pop off the bench, effectively ending any fantasy intrigue that McBroom had in 2020.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan McBroom will be the team's primary first baseman to start the 2020 season. The team is currently without Ryan O'Hearn, who has been in self-isolation after a positive COVID-19 test. The 28-year-old McBroom had his first stint in the majors last year and went on to slash .293/.361/.360 with five extra-base hits (all doubles) across 83 plate appearances. McBroom flashed some power in the minors, hitting 26 home runs with a .976 OPS over 117 games at Triple-A in 2019. There's a chance he could provide some power from the bottom of the Royals lineup, but his upside in a mediocre Royals lineup isn't high. For AL-only leagues, he should be on your radar, but he can remain on waivers in all mixed leagues.