Dylan Schaefer is a gritty, extra-base-capable Royals shortstop with MLB bloodlines
In the 2026 season, Queens shortstop Dylan Schaefer showed a contact-first profile with some pop, hitting .158 with 10 doubles, 1 home run, 16 RBI and 11 walks over 52 games/188 plate appearances, while flashing speed and steady infield value. He broke through with multi-hit games and timely extra-base hits, including his first career homer and a stretch of four straight games with an extra-base hit. What makes him interesting is the upside combo: a right-handed middle infielder with baseball pedigree, toughness, and enough athleticism to affect the game beyond the box score.
