The Kansas City Royals play their 2014 home opener at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, April 4, and team physician, Dr. Vincent Key of the Center for Sports Medicine at The University of Kansas Hospital, said the team is ready to go.
This is the fourth year Key and the other sports medicine physicians at The University of Kansas Hospital have partnered with the Royals training staff to keep players on the field and productive.
Dr. Key, an orthopedic surgeon, takes the hospital’s role as the official health provider for the Royals very seriously.
Dr. Key said the Royals came into spring training in the best physical condition he has seen in his four years with the club, and are physically ready for the season.
There are health concerns with playing cold rainy games early in the season, he added.
He said the emergency plan kicked in immediately in spring training when Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman was hit in the head with a hard line drive when playing against the Royals.
To see a video of the discussion about the Royals and the medical team, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGD68W88Zeo.
– Story from KU Hospital