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    Mitch Spence

    MitchSpence

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #54
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 83 kg
    • Birthdate
      6/5/1998 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Kirkland, WA
    • Status
      Minors

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      0
      Tied-113th
    • ERA
      13.50
    • K
      3
      150+
    • WHIP
      2.25
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