The draft continues, starting with round 4 and concluding with round 20 today. You can follow along on a stream at MLB.com beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT. The Royals will have the #128 pick in round four, the #158 pick in round five, and the 23rd pick in each subsequent round.
Here’s who the Royals have selected so far:
#23 – SS Sean Gamble, IMG Academy (FL)
Gamble is an Iowa native who has plus speed and was a riser up boards this year with his hit tool from the left side. He has the athleticism to play anywhere and could end up in the outfield.
BA: #45
MLB: #27
#28 – SS/RHP Josh Hammond, Wesleyan Christian Academy (NC)
Hammond was considered a stronger pitching prospect than a hitting prospect a year ago, but his bat came around this year. He has plus raw power and the hands for shortstop, although many feel he could end up at third base. On the mound he can throw in the upper-90s.
BA: #38
MLB: #26
#61 – LHP Michael Lombardi, Tulane University
Lombardi was also a two-way player, playing infield for Tulane, but he’ll likely stick on the mound as a pro. Had a 2.41 ERA with 73 strikeouts and 21 walks in 42 innings for the Green Wave. He throws in the mid-90s with a 12-6 curve and a low-80s changeup. He will need to improve his strike-throwing, but he has two great pitches that give him a high floor.
BA: #101
MLB: #71
#71 LHP Justin Lamkin, Texas A&M University
Had a 3.42 ERA with 98 strikeouts and just 19 walks in 84 1⁄3 innings over 15 starts for the Aggies. The lefty was a highly touted high school prospect, but has blossomed at College Station. He throws in the low 90s and is a strike-thrower with a wipeout slider. Likely a reliever unless he develops a third pitch.
BA: #109
MLB: #111
#97 RHP Cameron Millar, Alhambra HS (CA)
Miller had a huge spike in velo this year, rising up draft boards. He sat in the mid-90s regularly with a sharp slider and a decent change up. He has a clean delivery and throws strikes, and the Arizona commit just turned 18 years old.
BA: #121
MLB: #138
