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 Gavin Cross, an outfielder out of Virginia Tech with a solid hit tool and plus power. Today, we’ll look at one of the most advanced offensive prospects that also happens to play catcher: Kevin Parada.
Parada hails from Pasadena, California. He racked up accolades for Loyola High School baseball in Los Angeles, as well as on the showcase circuit. Parada rated as one of the top prep prospects available in the 2020 draft, with MLB Pipeline ranking him 48th overall.