Top Royals Prospect Jac Caglianone Called Up to MLB, Shares Emotional Moment With Father
Kansas City, MO – June 2, 2025 — The Kansas City Royals have officially called up one of their brightest young stars, Jac Caglianone, to the major leagues — and the 22-year-old’s heartwarming reaction is already winning over fans nationwide.
After just 12 games with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, Caglianone received the call every baseball player dreams of. The Royals shared the emotional moment on social media, capturing Caglianone exhaling in disbelief before declaring, “I need to call my dad!” The touching clip, now widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the raw joy and family pride behind this major milestone.
Caglianone, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, wasted no time making an impact in the minors. During his brief Triple-A stint, he batted .319 with six home runs, 13 RBIs, and a slugging percentage north of .700. Across his total minor league run this season, he’s logged 15 home runs, 56 RBIs, and a .322 batting average—numbers that made his big-league promotion all but inevitable.
He’s now expected to join the Royals lineup for their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, with his MLB debut likely on Tuesday or Thursday. His versatility—having played both first base and outfield—adds depth to a Royals team in need of offensive spark. Kansas City currently ranks last in the majors in home runs and sits 28th in total runs scored.
The Florida alum’s meteoric rise and humble demeanor have already caught the attention of stars outside baseball. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave Caglianone a shoutout, expressing excitement about the Royals’ future.
The emotional father-son call, the power-packed stats, and the support from fans and fellow athletes alike set the stage for what could be the beginning of a new era in Royals baseball.Kansas City, MO – June 2, 2025 — The Kansas City Royals have officially called up one of their brightest young stars, Jac Caglianone, to the major leagues — and the 22-year-old’s heartwarming reaction is already winning over fans nationwide.
After just 12 games with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, Caglianone received the call every baseball player dreams of. The Royals shared the emotional moment on social media, capturing Caglianone exhaling in disbelief before declaring, “I need to call my dad!” The touching clip, now widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the raw joy and family pride behind this major milestone.
Caglianone, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, wasted no time making an impact in the minors. During his brief Triple-A stint, he batted .319 with six home runs, 13 RBIs, and a slugging percentage north of .700. Across his total minor league run this season, he’s logged 15 home runs, 56 RBIs, and a .322 batting average—numbers that made his big-league promotion all but inevitable.
He’s now expected to join the Royals lineup for their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, with his MLB debut likely on Tuesday or Thursday. His versatility—having played both first base and outfield—adds depth to a Royals team in need of offensive spark. Kansas City currently ranks last in the majors in home runs and sits 28th in total runs scored.
The Florida alum’s meteoric rise and humble demeanor have already caught the attention of stars outside baseball. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave Caglianone a shoutout, expressing excitement about the Royals’ future.
The emotional father-son call, the power-packed stats, and the support from fans and fellow athletes alike set the stage for what could be the beginning of a new era in Royals baseball.