This week, the Royals selected 20 players to join the organization and could add more as they sign undrafted free agents. The 2024 draft class was headlined by Jac Caglianone, a slugging first baseman for the Florida Gators who will also pitch. In addition to the two-way Caglianone, the Royals selected 15 pitchers, two outfielders, one infielder, and one catcher. Their draftees included 16 college players, and three high schoolers - including one that took a gap year to recover from Tommy John surgery.
Here are the reactions to the Royals’ draft class.
The Royals were surprised that Jac Caglianone fell to them at #6.