The draft was shortened to just five rounds this year, ostensibly because of the pandemic and lack of amateur baseball this spring, but almost certainly also as a way to cut costs for Major League Baseball. Royals General Manager apologized for the shortened draft, but made due the best he could with six picks in the five rounds, selecting Texas A&M pitcher Asa Lacy with the #4 pick and Baylor shortstop Nick Loftin with the #32 pick on day one. On day two, the Royals grabbed the best talents they could, going for prep pitchers, college pitchers, and one college hitter.
Limited to just five rounds, Royals attempt to improve the farm system on day two of the draft
