Every year ahead of the draft, I highlight a few players who I like or have heard good things about that I believe would make excellent additions to the Royals organization. While in the past I’ve made multiple selections deeper in the draft, the Royals’ glut of picks means I’m focusing on more higher ranked picks than […]
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It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft – Jimmy Herron
Each year a player has an opportunity to move up draft boards thanks in part to a highly touted teammate drawing a significant number of eyes out to his games. One such player who may be fortunate this year is Duke center fielder Jimmy Herron who will share the outfield with likely 1st round pick Giffin Conine. […]
It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft – Griffin Conine
In 1987, the draft was just a tad bit longer than it is today. That year the Royals would select 74 players as the other teams all bowed out in the 71st round or earlier before the Royals were the last team to wave the white flag. After drafting the franchise’s 2nd most valuable player […]