Notes:
Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round (2nd pick) of the 2005 amateur draft. Signed September 29, 2005.
Re-signed with Kansas City to a four-year contract extension worth $37.5 million; Mar. 30, 2012

Highlights:
2007: .247 BA; 15 HR; 60 RBI; 8th Strikeouts (137)
2008: .260 BA; 16 HR; 59 RBI
2009: .232 BA; 6 HR; 22 RBI
2010: .215 BA; 8 HR; 20 RBI
2011: 10th BA (.303); 23 HR; 87 RBI; 10th Runs (101); 8th Hits (185); 6th Doubles (45); 8th Strikeouts (139)
2012: .294 BA; 14 HR; 52 RBI; 6th Hits (189); 1st Doubles (51);

Awards:
2011: Gold Glove
2012: Gold Glove