ANAHEIM -- With the 18th pick in the 2018 Draft on Monday, the Royals selected Florida junior right-hander Brady Singer, who is ranked by MLB.com as the No. 2 overall prospect.
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo called the selection of Singer "one of the steals of the first round."
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MLB Network's Pedro Martinez labeled Singer the "safest pick of the Draft."
Singer, who is 6-foot-5, 180 pounds, has an above-average fastball that can touch 95-96 mph, according to scouts.