With the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft approaching on July 17, we will continue taking looks at some potential draft prospects for the Royals at #9. I last wrote about Jacob Berry, a switch-hitting DH type that looks like one of the best pure hitters available. Today we’ll look in a different direction. The Royals have a history of taking under-slot guys when picking towards the back of the top 10, taking Frank Mozzicato last year at #7 and Hunter Dozier at #8 in 2013. Should they choose to do so again this year, here is another guy that they could look to target for an under-slot deal: Florida center fielder and a rare righty-hitter/lefty-thrower, Jud Fabian.
Better know a draft prospect: Jud Fabian
