Last year, the Kansas City Royals went chalk at the top of the draft before taking a mix of the typical college mid-rounders and some interesting late round flyers. In the 2023 Draft, the Royals spread out their money a bit more by taking chances on some high risk prospects early in the draft. Their first two picks come from the riskiest demographics in the draft: a prep catcher in Blake Mitchell with the eighth overall pick and right-handed prep pitcher Blake Wolters with the 44th pick. Since 2014, the Royals have now alternated between a high school player and college player with their first pick every year.
Royals take gambles on risky prospects in the 2023 Draft
