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When the KC Royals drafted Kyle Zimmer in 2012, they had high expectations. Perhaps a different route would’ve panned out better.
The 2012 MLB Draft delivered some serious talent. Household names like Carlos Correa, Jose Berrios, Corey Seager and Marcus Stroman headline the list. The KC Royals, coming off a 71-91 season, landed the No. 5 overall pick in that draft. They ended up taking right-handed pitcher Kyle Zimmer.
Zimmer is famous for battling injury upon injury along his journey to the major leagues. He didn’t make his MLB debut until this past season, posting an alarmingly high 10.