KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 6, 2015) – The Kansas City Royals announced today that designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been named the Royals Majestic Player of the Month for September/October, while right-handed pitcher Yordano Ventura has been named the club’s Pitcher of the Month.  The player award is determined by a combined fan and media vote, with the pitcher award voted on by local media.

Morales is the Royals Majestic Player of the Month for the first time this season after hitting .316 with seven doubles, seven homers and 16 RBI during September and the four regular season games in October.  He also scored 24 runs in September/October, which ranked fifth in the American League, while his seven homers tied for ninth and his 1.016 OPS also ranked ninth in the league.  The designated hitter had a career day September 20 in Detroit, becoming the first Royal to homer three times in a game since Danny Tartabull in 1991, while his 15 total bases in the contest set a franchise record.

Ventura was tabbed the Royals Pitcher of the Month for the second-straight voting period, also earning the honor in August.  He posted a 4-1 record with a 3.14 ERA with 16 walks and 49 strikeouts in seven starts during September and October.  The 24-year-old righty ranked second in the A.L. with his 49 K’s, matching a career high with 11 in starts vs. Detroit (September 2) and at Minnesota (October 3).  He recorded quality starts in each of his last three outings, posting a 1.80 ERA and a .171 opponents’ average in that span.

Fans have had the opportunity to vote for the Royals Majestic Player of the Month all season long by visiting area Kansas Sampler and Rally House locations or the Royals Majestic Team Store at Kauffman Stadium.  Participating fans were entered to win a VIP Experience package which includes an apparel prize pack, tickets to a Royals game and the opportunity to present the Player of the Month award.