Jac Caglianone outlines simplified plate approach with Kansas City Royals

Caglianone emphasizes minimal movement at the plate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 131 min read

“Less [movement] is more…” Jac Caglianone takes us through his approach at the plate and letting the game come to him. Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: During an MLB Central breakdown, Jac Caglianone detailed his offensive mindset, noting that "less is more" when managing movement in the batter's box. The Kansas City Royals hitter emphasized letting the game come to him rather than over-swinging or forcing action at the plate.

Why it matters: Maintaining plate discipline remains critical for the offense after Caglianone raked through June with a 1.144 OPS for the Royals. Kansas City holds a 33-54 record on the season as the club seeks consistent run production from its core bats.

By the numbers: Across 87 games this season, the Royals are being outscored by an average of 1.1 runs per contest, scoring 4.1 while allowing 5.2. In their recent three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles from July 10 through July 12, Kansas City produced just six total runs across three consecutive losses (5-3, 6-1, and 8-2).

What to watch: Kansas City looks to stabilize its lineup and snap a four-game losing streak as regular-season play continues through mid-July. Caglianone's plate discipline will be tested as opponents adjust to the middle of the Royals' order.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-07-13T02:10:42.177092+00:00

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