Kansas City Royals Mock Draft
Major League Baseball Mock Draft • 2026 Season
Kansas City Royals Draft Analysis
The Kansas City Royals enter this draft with a pressing need for dynamic infield talent, particularly at shortstop, where they have struggled to find stability in recent seasons. With a young core that includes promising outfielders and pitchers, bolstering the infield with a high-impact player could be pivotal to the team's development. Additionally, the Royals should prioritize adding a bat with significant power potential to complement their speed-oriented approach, especially as they look to build a competitive lineup around their emerging stars.
Roch Cholowsky stands out as the ideal fit for Kansas City, combining elite defensive skills with a polished offensive game that has drawn comparisons to past top-tier shortstops. His ability to hit for both average and power, along with superb fielding instincts, makes him a cornerstone prospect that could immediately impact the team's success. If Cholowsky is off the board, Grady Emerson presents a compelling alternative; his impressive athleticism and high ceiling as a high school player could provide the franchise with a long-term solution at shortstop. Another intriguing option is Cameron Reese, whose raw power and proven production in the SEC could add significant punch to the Royals' lineup, making him a versatile asset at third base or first base.
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Draft History
105 picks · 1991–2025
Sean Gamble
IMG Academy(FL)
Drew Beam
Tennessee
A.J. Causey
Tennessee
Mason Barnett
Auburn
Hayden Dunhurst
Ole Miss