With the seventh overall pick in the draft, the Royals selected Connecticut high school pitcher Frank Mozzicato out of East Catholic High School. The 17-year old left-hander was ranked #42 by Baseball America and was not considered one of the top draft prospects, so likely this signals that the Royals feel they can reach a deal for well under slot, and use the excess money to sign a guy overslot later in the draft.
Baseball America writes that Mozzicato won’t turn 18 until June, and has been under the radar because he did not participate in many national events.