Former Illini Michael Massey called up to Kansas City Royals

Welcome to the show. Former Fighting Illini baseball standout Michael Massey is getting his first crack at the major leagues. Massey, a fourth-round draft pick in 2019, was called up to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Welcome to the big leagues, Michael Massey!#Illini pic.twitter.com/AcwX7nXrZ1 — Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) July 14, 2022 The @Royals have called up five of their Top 30 prospects, including their No. 2: Nick Pratto Angel Zerpa Maikel García Michael Massey Nate Eaton Scouting reports on all: https://t.co/2Sa72FPBQ9 pic.twitter.com/5CXFgavVuk — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2022 Massey played in 159 games for Illinois (2017-19), finishing his…