KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have signed second-round Draft pick Joshua Staumont for the slotted value of $964,600 with educational benefits, according to Staumont.
The Royals have not yet confirmed the figures in the deal with the 64th overall pick.
"I value school, and it took a bit for me to understand … it's a risk going with baseball and not finishing school," Staumont said. "I'm very confident that with some hard work, I can do well and make my mark on baseball."
Staumont, 21, is the 28th signee of the Royals' 41 drafted players and the only one of the team's top three picks.