Royals Prospects Shine in Spring Breakout Matchup Against Rangers
Surprise, Arizona – Top Kansas City Royals prospects showcased their talent in a Spring Breakout game against the Texas Rangers on March 20, 2026, at Surprise Stadium. The game, broadcast live on MLB’s digital platforms, featured several of the organization’s highly-rated young players, including catcher Blake Mitchell and pitcher Kendry Chourio.
Mitchell and Chourio Lead the Charge
Catcher Blake Mitchell and outfielder Kendry Chourio were highlighted as key players for the Royals in this year’s Spring Breakout series . Mitchell, a first-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is currently ranked as the No. 75 overall prospect in baseball . He demonstrated his power, hitting a three-run home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, with a 109.0 mph exit velocity and a launch angle of 29 degrees .
A Glimpse into the Future
The Royals’ 27-man roster for the Spring Breakout game included several other promising prospects, such as outfielder Sean Gamble, pitcher Felix Arronde, and hard-throwing Dennis Colleran. Other notable players included 2025 draft pick Justin Lamkin, speedster Asbel Gonzalez, former first-round pick Gavin Cross, and hitting prospects Ramon Ramirez, Yandel Ricarod, Daniel Vazquez, and Carson Roccaforte .
Mitchell’s Background and Development
Blake Mitchell was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas and played for the U.S. National junior team before being drafted by the Royals with the eighth overall pick in 2023 . He debuted with the Royals in the Arizona Complex League in 2023, appearing in 13 games . Entering 2024, he was ranked as the No. 94 prospect in baseball .
Spring Breakout Series
This is the third consecutive year MLB has held the Spring Breakout series, providing teams with an opportunity to showcase their top prospects. MLB plans to organize the games as a tournament next year .
Blake Mitchell Career Stats (Through 2025)
- At Bats: 627
- Average: .223
- Home Runs: 21
- RBI: 73
- Stolen Bases: 39
- OPS: .757
Source: MiLB.com
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