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David Lough | Outfielder

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (27) / 1/20/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 178
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Royals recalled OF David Lough from Triple-A Omaha.
Lough failed to earn an Opening Day roster spot despite batting .465 (20-for-43) in spring training. He's up now, though, after hitting .340/.393/.477 with three homers and five steals at Omaha. He'll back up at all three outfield spots. May 17 - 12:44 PM

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David Lough - OF - Royals

Royals optioned OF David Lough to Triple-A Omaha.

Lough batted .465 (20-for-43) with six doubles, one triple, five RBI and three stolen bases during Cactus League play, but it wasn't enough to win a job as a reserve outfielder. However, the speedy 27-year-old figures to see time with the big club at some point this year.
Mar 26 - 9:52 AM
David Lough - OF - Royals

David Lough had another strong day at the plate in Friday's 7-5 win over the Padres, as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.

The double was Lough's sixth of the spring, and he's now hitting a scintillating .567 (17-for-30) on the spring. He also swiped his third base in three attempts, and is making a serious push to make the Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder. While he doesn't have tremendous upside, he could be a very cheap source of speed in AL-only leagues.
Mar 15 - 7:11 PM
David Lough - OF - Royals

David Lough made a strong statement in the Royals' spring training opener on Friday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base.

Lough is attempting to earn a spot on the roster as a reserve outfielder, and certainly took a step in the right direction Friday. His RBI single came with two-outs in the ninth inning, increasing the Royals lead to 5-3 at the time. If he found his way into everyday at bats, he has the ability to swipe 20 or more bases.
Feb 22 - 7:41 PM
David Lough - OF - Royals

David Lough (hamstring) went 2-for-6 with a run scored in his return to action Wednesday night.

Lough missed a full week after straining his right hamstring last Wednesday. The 26-year-old outfielder was a September call-up and won't play much down the stretch.
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 08:44:00 AM
David Lough - OF - Royals

David Lough suffered a mild right hamstring strain in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's game.

The September call-up will need a few days off but should be available again within the next week. Lough is 5-for-17 through the first four games of his MLB career.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 11:34:00 PM
David Lough - OF - Royals

Royals recalled OF David Lough from Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals need another outfielder with Jarrod Dyson (lat) sidelined, but they won’t be calling up Wil Myers. Lough and catcher Manny Pina have been added to the major league roster, as expected.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 12:44:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
1B1Eric Hosmer
2B1Chris Getz
2Elliot Johnson
3Miguel Tejada
SS1Alcides Escobar
3B1Mike Moustakas
LF1Alex Gordon
CF1Lorenzo Cain
2Jarrod Dyson
RF1Jeff Francoeur
2David Lough
DH1Billy Butler
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1James Shields
2Jeremy Guthrie
3Ervin Santana
4Wade Davis
5Luis Mendoza
6Danny Duffy
7Felipe Paulino
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Greg Holland
2Kelvin Herrera
3Aaron Crow
4Tim Collins
5Luke Hochevar
6J.C. Gutierrez
7Bruce Chen