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The draft begins Monday and it can create a bit of clutter on the Royals thread with the other things going on so I thought I'd start another thread for it as I've come across the first little piece mentioning it.
Royals have knack when it comes to Draft
Royals have knack when it comes to Draft
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals are on a roll. They can pick 'em.
Each of their first selections in the First-Year Player Draft from 2004 to 2009 is either a key player on their Major League roster or close to it.
Designated hitter Billy Butler (2004) and left fielder Alex Gordon (2005) are big parts of the offense. Luke Hochevar (2006) heads the pitching rotation and Aaron Crow (2009) has just been named closer. Eric Hosmer (2008) is a rising rookie at first base. Third baseman Mike Moustakas (2007) is expected to join the team sometime this summer.
It's too early to tell about the 2010 first choice, Christian Colon, who is playing shortstop at the Double-A level.
General manager Dayton Moore says it's also too early to tell which first-round pick ultimately will have the most impact on the Royals' future. Hosmer, though, is an example of a choice that paid off in a hurry.
Each of their first selections in the First-Year Player Draft from 2004 to 2009 is either a key player on their Major League roster or close to it.
Designated hitter Billy Butler (2004) and left fielder Alex Gordon (2005) are big parts of the offense. Luke Hochevar (2006) heads the pitching rotation and Aaron Crow (2009) has just been named closer. Eric Hosmer (2008) is a rising rookie at first base. Third baseman Mike Moustakas (2007) is expected to join the team sometime this summer.
It's too early to tell about the 2010 first choice, Christian Colon, who is playing shortstop at the Double-A level.
General manager Dayton Moore says it's also too early to tell which first-round pick ultimately will have the most impact on the Royals' future. Hosmer, though, is an example of a choice that paid off in a hurry.
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