Royals select Virginia Tech OF Gavin Cross at no. 9 overall in MLB Draft

(610 Sports) – With the 9th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft on Sunday evening, the Royals selected one of the more well-rounded players in the ...

July 21, 2022
10:18 PM

(610 Sports) – With the 9th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft on Sunday evening, the Royals selected one of the more well-rounded players in the draft, Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross. After playing the slot game in last year's MLB Draft, taking Connecticut prep pitcher Frank Mozzicato in an under-slot deal in order to select Kansas prep pitcher Ben Kudrna with an over-slot deal later in the draft. With less flexibility in this year's draft, following their recent trade of the 35th pick to Atlanta, the Royals front office opted to select the best available player on the board in the left-handed hitting outfielder.

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