It was, Jensen said, one of the most electric atmospheres he’s ever seen — even in one of the highest sections at The K. A Kansas City native who went to Park Hill High School about 20 miles northwest of Kauffman Stadium, Jensen has been a Royals fan his entire life. He grew up attending games. He played for the Royals Scout Team at the Urban Youth Academy. Salvador Perez is his idol. Eleven years later, Jensen is on the field, as a Royals player, trying to help them get back to October.
“When it comes to playoff baseball in Kansas City, I feel like it turns up a notch,” Jensen said. “That’s honestly what I’m striving for, and to be on the field and not in the stands, that’s some extra motivation that I’m always keeping in the back of my head.”