How did your team do in the first round of the MLB Draft? Our expert keithlaw breaks down every pick:
The Royals did end up going college, after a lot of talk all spring that they were going to go for an upside guy like Justin Crawford or even Brock Porter. It makes sense for them to take someone safer after a draft in 2021 that was high-risk/high-reward, built around three high school pitchers, all of whom have had their ups and downs in pro ball this year. Cross is a traditional power bat who’ll move to the corner outfield, with a solid approach, good left-handed swing and 20-25 homer power.
He’s very disciplined as a hitter and, despite a weird start – holding the bat over his back shoulder like it’s annoying him – he shows quick wrists and has hit better-quality pitching while at Georgia Tech. I know the Mets have one of the very best prospects left in the minors in Francisco Álvarez, but there is no such thing as having too many catching prospects.
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