Blake Mitchell among KC Royals prospects selected to AFL ‘Fall Stars’ Game
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- Royals sent eight prospects to the Arizona Fall League, led by Blake Mitchell.
- Mitchell returned from a hamate injury and hit .232 with 18 walks in 17 AFL games.
- Daniel Vazquez starred (.329, 24 hits, 10 steals) and will join Mitchell in Fall Stars.
The Kansas City Royals are making waves during the Arizona Fall League.
This season, the club sent eight prospects — including top prospect Blake Mitchell — to participate in the annual proceedings.
Mitchell, 21, is one of the top catchers in the Royals organization. He was sent to the AFL to gain additional game experience after missing time with a right-hamate bone injury.
So far, Mitchell is hitting .232 (13-for-56) with a home run, five RBIs and 18 walks. He has appeared in 17 AFL games with the Surprise Saguaros.
And on Thursday, Mitchell was named an AFL Fall Star. He will represent the Royals alongside teammate Daniel Vazquez in the Fall Stars Game on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona.
Vazquez, 21, has been one of the AFL’s top performers. He is in his second stint with the Saguaros and has developed into an offensive force. In 20 games, he is hitting .329 with 24 hits, two home runs, 18 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
Both players will suit up for the American League Fall Stars.
Jesus Azuaje — manager of the Royals’ High-A affiliate, the Quad Cities River Bandits — will lead the National League squad. Bryce Hall will be the NL strength and conditioning coach.
“I’m really happy and excited to be a part of it,” Azuaje said in a news release. “You know it is going to have a lot of talented players, so I am looking forward to it. Very excited to be with the guys all the way through the end.”
Sunday’s Fall Stars Game will be broadcast on MLB Network and streamed live on MLB.com at 7 p.m. Central Time.
This story was originally published November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM.
