Ben Kudrna Stats & Bio | Royals Pitcher

About Ben Kudrna

Ben Kudrna is a right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, wearing jersey number 59. Born on January 30, 2003, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Kudrna carries the distinction of being a homegrown talent who skipped the college route, signing professionally straight out of high school. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 175 pounds, the young hurler possesses the lean, projectable frame that scouts dream about in developing pitchers. His Kansas City roots make him a particularly meaningful figure for the Royals organization, representing the pipeline of local talent the franchise continues to cultivate. Still early in his professional journey, Kudrna brings youth, athleticism, and considerable upside to the mound. Royals fans have every reason to watch this promising pitcher's development with great anticipation in the years ahead.

Updated: Mar 24, 2026