The key stats for Billy Burns’ 2016 season with the Royals: 24 games, 40 plate appearances, three stolen bases and one insect cared for.
Burns, who was acquired by the Royals in a July trade with the A’s, was the main guardian of Rally Mantis Jr. It wasn’t a task that Burns begrudged, but he would be pleased to make his name known to fans in 2017 for his play on the field.
Billy Burns discusses the origin of the Royals' 'Rally Mantis'
Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Burns tells the story of how a praying mantis was rescued from the trash in the team's dugout.