After a rather surprising first two picks in the draft, it became very apparent that this year’s draft was going to be a wild one. However, by the time the #18 pick rolled around, some things finally settled themselves into a bit of normalcy. With that being the case, Arizona chose to select Kayson Cunningham with the 18th overall pick in the draft.
Kayson Cunningham, SS/2B, Johnson HS (San Antonio) - committed to Texas
DOB: 25 June 2006
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 182 lbs.
B/L: L/R
Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55
Here is what Baseball America has to say about Cunningham:
In a 2025 class filled with talented prep shortstops, it is Cunningham who can lay claim to being USA Baseball’s 18U National Team shortstop in 2024.