JONESBORO, Ark. (6/13/17) – Arkansas State senior pitcher Tyler Zuber was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 6th round with the 180th pick Tuesday afternoon in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft making him the highest draft pick in the MLB June Amateur Draft in school history.
Zuber becomes the 14th A-State player drafted since 2010 and the ninth pitcher selected during the Tommy Raffo era.
“We're so excited for Tyler's opportunity to be drafted by Kansas City and it's an honor for him,” said Raffo. “It's great for the Royals to choose a player of Tyler's caliber and talent on the mound.