The Champaign Room · Jun 4, 2019
2019 MLB Draft: Illinois second baseman Michael Massey selected by Royals in fourth round
Illinois junior second baseman Michael Massey has been drafted by the Kansas City Royals.
Massey was taken by the Royals with the 109th pick in the draft and was the first Illini off the board.
Massey has the most upside of any Illini, so much so that he made MLB.com’s prospect list at No. 157. Massey was ranked the No. 2 MLB prospect in the Big Ten and No. 3 second basement in the nation by D1baseball.com
Earning the title, “Best pure hitter in the big ten” has been a result of tireless effort at the plate. His good approach and smooth left handed stroke has led him to great Illinois career and promise in the future.