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Alarm Fail Sparks Jensen's Hot Streak
9 Apr
Summary
- Catcher overslept, leading to a batting slump correction.
- Stats show a dramatic improvement post-slump.
- Jensen is a top prospect poised for future catching duties.
Kansas City Royals prospect Carter Jensen has seen a remarkable turnaround in his performance at the plate. A week prior to April 9, 2026, Jensen overslept his alarm and was removed from the lineup. Before this incident, he struggled significantly, posting a .125 batting average with a home run but also eight strikeouts over 16 at-bats.
Following this wake-up call, Jensen's stats have vastly improved. He is now batting .333 with two home runs and only four strikeouts in his last 15 at-bats. This recent success, despite a small sample size, offers optimism for the 22-year-old.
Jensen is recognized as a top-100 prospect but has been playing behind veteran catcher Salvador Perez. The Royals have increased Jensen's playing time this season by utilizing catchers at designated hitter. He is expected to be the team's long-term solution at catcher once Perez's tenure concludes.
