Kansas City Royals
Lorenzo Cain
current status:
On roster
#6 CF |
6'2", 205 lbs.
| Kansas City
Birth Date:April 13, 1986 (27 years old)
Place of Birth:Valdosta, GA
Hometown:Madison, FL
Bats:R
Throws:R
Bats:R
Throws:R
Experience:3 years
Drafted:Drafted by Milwaukee in 2004 (17th round).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Milwaukee in 2010.
Drafted:Drafted by Milwaukee in 2004 (17th round).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Milwaukee in 2010.
COLD
.118 in last 17AB
.118 in last 17AB
Season Stats
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | OBP | SLG | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 40 | 141 | 21 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 4 | .370 | .404 | .298 |
| On Pace | 158 | 557 | 83 | 166 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 87 | 55 | 126 | 24 | 16 | .370 | .404 | .298 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Is quite toolsy and athletic. Plays good defense in the field and boasts a good power/speed package at bat. |
| Flaws: | Is a little raw, especially at the plate. Needs more work on his walk/strikeout ratio. |
| Career Potential: | Toolsy outfielder with some upside. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
| South Atlantic League (A) | All-Star Team | 2006 |
| Arizona League (R) | Most Valuable Player | 2005 |
| Arizona League (R) | All-Star Team | 2005 |
Movements & Injuries
| 2013 | |
|---|---|
| 2/20/2013 | Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. |
| 2012 | |
| 10/03/2012 | Missed the last 19 regular season games (strained right hamstring). |
| 9/14/2012 | Strained right hamstring, remainder of the regular season. |
| 7/09/2012 | Missed 79 games (strained left groin). |
| 6/22/2012 | Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained left groin). |
| 4/12/2012 | Strained left groin, 15-day DL. |
| 4/11/2012 | Strained left groin, day-to-day. |
| 2/18/2012 | Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. |
| 2011 | |
| 9/20/2011 | Recalled from Omaha (AAA). |
| 3/27/2011 | Optioned to Omaha (AAA). |
| 2/22/2011 | Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. |
| 2010 | |
| 12/19/2010 | Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. |
| 8/06/2010 | Recalled from Nashville (AAA). |
| 7/22/2010 | Optioned to Nashville (AAA). |
| 7/16/2010 | Recalled from Nashville (AAA). |
| 3/21/2010 | Optioned to Nashville (AAA). |
| 2/24/2010 | Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. |
| 2009 | |
| 11/18/2009 | Contract purchased from Huntsville (AA). |
Career Transactions
| 2010 | |
| 12/19/2010 | Kansas City Royals traded Zack Greinke, Yuniesky Betancourt, and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for Alcides Escobar, Lorenzo Cain, Jake Odorizzi and Jeremy Jeffress. |
| 2004 | |
| 6/07/2004 | Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 17th round (496th overall) in 2004. |
Player News
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Lorenzo Cain knocks in three runs in win | 05/16/2013 2:14 AM
News
Lorenzo Cain doubled twice, drove in three runs and stole a base in the Royals' 9-5 win over the Angels.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Cain's nice game tonight came from the sixth spot in the lineup. He might now get be asked to lead off against right-handers due to Jarrod Dyson's ankle injury. However, he's been quite the force hitting lower in the order; in 23 games batting fifth or sixth, he's both scored and driven in 18 runs. |
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Cain collects two RBI, Royals top White Sox | 05/04/2013 9:54 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain tallied two RBI as the Royals defeated the White Sox on Saturday night in Kansas City.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Cain hit a two-run triple in the bottom of the first inning, which provided the game's only scoring. He now boasts a .326/.378/.477 batting line with one home run, 16 RBI and three stolen bases in 98 plate appearances. The 27-year-old is a solid second fantasy outfielder at the moment with a shot at a legitimate breakout season. |
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Cain delivers two hits again, Royals top Rays | 05/02/2013 12:00 AM
News
Lorenzo Cain had his second-straight two-hit night in helping the Royals beat the Rays on Wednesday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Cain also drove in two runs while scoring a pair as well, and the two hits raised his average to .329. The center fielder dealt with injuries last year, but if he's able to stay healthy he could be in for a big year in 2013. |
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Cain has four hits, homer in loss to Red Sox | 04/20/2013 4:49 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain filled up the box score Saturday against the Red Sox by going 4-for-4 with a solo homer, two doubles, three runs scored and a stolen base.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The home run was his first of the season. Cain is now hitting .392 (20-for-51) through 14 games. Injuries limited him to just 61 games last season, but he could be primed for a breakout. |
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Lorenzo Cain goes 2-for-3 | 04/08/2013 6:53 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-3 and scored a run in Monday's win over the Twins.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Cain scored the tying run on an Alex Gordon single in the club's decisive three-run eighth inning. The center fielder has three hits over the last two days to push his average up to .250 following a slow start. Cain remains an intriguing mix of speed and some pop if he can manage to stay healthy. |
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Cain not in Royals' lineup on Thursday | 04/04/2013 11:13 AM
News
Lorenzo Cain is not in the Royals' lineup Thursday.
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Impact
It's just a routine day of rest for Cain, who is 1-for-8 with three strikeouts so far this season. Jarrod Dyson will start in center field against the White Sox. |
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Lorenzo Cain goes deep | 03/20/2013 6:36 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain doubled and launched a solo homer Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The longball came in the fourth inning off of Aaron Harang. Cain is now sporting a robust .474 average this spring, and he's recorded five doubles to go along with the homer. He should be a nice fantasy option as long as he can stay healthy. |
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Cain (hand) could return to Royals next week | 02/23/2013 1:56 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain (hand) expects to make his Cactus League debut at some point next week.
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Impact
Cain injured the back of his right hand during hitting drills Sunday, but has already resumed hitting activities has been cleared of anything serious. He hopes to play as soon as Monday. |
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Cain (hand) to resume hitting Saturday | 02/21/2013 11:56 AM
News
Lorenzo Cain (hand) will resume hitting on Saturday.
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Impact
Cain strained his right hand Sunday during hitting drills, but it only set him back for a couple days. He hopes to play as soon as Monday. |
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Lorenzo Cain's hand injury considered minor | 02/18/2013 12:02 PM
News
Royals manager Ned Yost said Monday that Lorenzo Cain (hand) should be 100 percent by the weekend.
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Impact
Cain injured the back of his right hand Sunday during hitting drills. He has been cleared of anything serious. |
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Lorenzo Cain suffers hand injury | 02/17/2013 3:52 PM
News
Lorenzo Cain was held out of regular batting practice Sunday after injuring the back of his right hand during drills in the cage.
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Impact
The Royals don't believe the ailment is serious, so Cain should be ready to return soon. He batted .266/.316/.419 with seven homers, 31 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 222 at-bats during an injury-plagued 2012 season. |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | YTD OBP | YTD SLG | YTD AVG | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2013 | KC | Hou | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .370 | .404 | .298 | - |
| 5/21/2013 | KC | Hou | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .373 | .409 | .299 | - |
| 5/20/2013 | KC | Hou | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .370 | .410 | .299 | - |
| 5/19/2013 | KC | Oak | PH-CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .376 | .423 | .308 | - |
| 5/18/2013 | KC | Oak | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .426 | .310 | - |
| 5/17/2013 | KC | Oak | CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .389 | .440 | .320 | - |
| 5/15/2013 | KC | Ana | RF-CF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .383 | .444 | .323 | - |
| 5/14/2013 | KC | Ana | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .382 | .429 | .319 | - |
| 5/13/2013 | KC | Ana | RF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .386 | .440 | .328 | - |
| 5/12/2013 | KC | NYA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/11/2013 | KC | NYA | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .432 | .315 | - |
| 5/10/2013 | KC | NYA | RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .382 | .444 | .324 | - |
| 5/09/2013 | KC | Bal | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .448 | .324 | - |
| 5/08/2013 | KC | Bal | RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .383 | .455 | .327 | - |
| 5/07/2013 | KC | Bal | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .465 | .333 | - |
| 5/06/2013 | KC | ChA | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .383 | .474 | .337 | - |
| 5/05/2013 | KC | ChA | CF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .388 | .484 | .341 | - |
| 5/04/2013 | KC | ChA | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .477 | .326 | - |
| 5/01/2013 | KC | TB | CF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .383 | .463 | .329 | - |
| 4/30/2013 | KC | TB | CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .382 | .442 | .325 | - |
| 4/29/2013 | KC | Cle | CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .377 | .438 | .315 | - |
| 4/28/2013 | KC | Cle | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .378 | .451 | .324 | - |
| 4/28/2013 | KC | Cle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/27/2013 | KC | Cle | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .397 | .471 | .338 | - |
| 4/25/2013 | KC | Det | CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .419 | .500 | .359 | - |
| 4/24/2013 | KC | Det | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .420 | .483 | .350 | - |
| 4/21/2013 | KC | Bos | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .431 | .509 | .368 | - |
| 4/21/2013 | KC | Bos | CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .433 | .537 | .389 | - |
| 4/20/2013 | KC | Bos | CF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .429 | .529 | .392 | - |
| 4/17/2013 | KC | Atl | CF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .385 | .383 | .340 | - |
| 4/16/2013 | KC | Atl | CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .354 | .349 | .302 | - |
| 4/14/2013 | KC | Tor | RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .341 | .333 | .282 | - |
| 4/13/2013 | KC | Tor | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .325 | .314 | .257 | - |
| 4/12/2013 | KC | Tor | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .361 | .355 | .290 | - |
| 4/10/2013 | KC | Min | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .370 | .296 | - |
| 4/09/2013 | KC | Min | CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .357 | .375 | .292 | - |
| 4/08/2013 | KC | Min | CF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .300 | .250 | - |
| 4/07/2013 | KC | Phi | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .286 | .177 | .177 | - |
| 4/06/2013 | KC | Phi | CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .235 | .143 | .143 | - |
| 4/05/2013 | KC | Phi | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .154 | .167 | .167 | - |
| 4/04/2013 | KC | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/03/2013 | KC | ChA | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | - |
| 4/01/2013 | KC | ChA | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | - |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | League | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | OBP | SLG | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kansas City | AL | 40 | 141 | 21 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 4 | .370 | .404 | .298 |
| 2012 | Kansas City | AL | 61 | 222 | 27 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 15 | 56 | 10 | 0 | .316 | .419 | .266 |
| Omaha | AAA | 7 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .355 | .536 | .321 | |
| NW Arkansas | AA | 7 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .208 | .375 | .208 | |
| 2011 | Kansas City | AL | 6 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .304 | .318 | .273 |
| Omaha | AAA | 128 | 487 | 84 | 152 | 28 | 7 | 16 | 81 | 40 | 102 | 16 | 6 | .380 | .497 | .312 | |
| 2010 | Milwaukee | NL | 43 | 147 | 17 | 45 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 7 | 1 | .348 | .415 | .306 |
| Nashville | AAA | 22 | 87 | 13 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | .384 | .425 | .299 | |
| Huntsville | AA | 62 | 244 | 45 | 79 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 21 | 2 | .409 | .434 | .324 | |
| 2009 | Huntsville | AA | 42 | 145 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 35 | 3 | 3 | .277 | .338 | .214 |
| Wisconsin | A | 15 | 52 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | .311 | .269 | .192 | |
| AZL Brewers | R | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .455 | .556 | .444 | |
| 2008 | Nashville | AAA | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .273 | .158 | .158 |
| Huntsville | AA | 40 | 148 | 21 | 41 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 41 | 6 | 2 | .363 | .486 | .277 | |
| Brevard County | A | 80 | 317 | 50 | 91 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 29 | 68 | 19 | 4 | .358 | .448 | .287 | |
| 2007 | Brevard County | A | 126 | 482 | 67 | 133 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 37 | 97 | 24 | 9 | .338 | .344 | .276 |
| 2006 | West Virginia | A | 132 | 527 | 91 | 162 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 60 | 58 | 104 | 34 | 11 | .384 | .425 | .307 |
| 2005 | AZL Brewers | R | 50 | 205 | 45 | 73 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 20 | 32 | 12 | 3 | .418 | .566 | .356 |
| Helena | R | 6 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .321 | .208 | .208 | |
| MLB | Total | MLB | 150 | 532 | 69 | 152 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 67 | 39 | 120 | 23 | 5 | .339 | .410 | .286 |
| AL | Total | AL | 107 | 385 | 52 | 107 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 54 | 30 | 92 | 16 | 4 | .336 | .408 | .278 |
| NL | Total | NL | 43 | 147 | 17 | 45 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 7 | 1 | .348 | .415 | .306 |
| AAA | Total | AAA | 163 | 621 | 101 | 190 | 36 | 10 | 17 | 98 | 56 | 129 | 21 | 7 | .376 | .478 | .306 |
| AA | Total | AA | 151 | 561 | 87 | 156 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 51 | 63 | 134 | 30 | 7 | .355 | .421 | .278 |
| A | Total | A | 353 | 1378 | 211 | 396 | 83 | 11 | 15 | 148 | 133 | 284 | 77 | 24 | .360 | .396 | .287 |
| R | Total | R | 59 | 238 | 50 | 82 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 22 | 38 | 12 | 3 | .410 | .529 | .345 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 61 | 2012 (KC) |
| At Bats | 222 | 2012 (KC) |
| Runs | 27 | 2012 (KC) |
| Hits | 59 | 2012 (KC) |
| Doubles | 11 | 2010 (Mil) |
| Triples | 2 | 2012 (KC) |
| Home Runs | 7 | 2012 (KC) |
| Total Bases | 93 | 2012 (KC) |
| Extra-Base Hits | 18 | 2012 (KC) |
| Runs Batted In | 31 | 2012 (KC) |
| Base on Balls | 15 | 2012 (KC) |
| Times on Base | 77 | 2012 (KC) |
| Strikeouts | 56 | 2012 (KC) |
| Stolen Bases | 10 | 2012 (KC) |
| Caught Stealing | 1 | 2010 (Mil) |
| Batting Average | .306* | 2010 (Mil) |
| On Base Percentage | .348* | 2010 (Mil) |
| Slugging Percentage | .419* | 2012 (KC) |
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