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KC Royals draft grades aren’t as high as expected

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A compilation of three websites that graded the MLB draft only place the KC Royals in fourth place in the American League Central.

Many felt that Asa Lacy falling to the KC Royals with the fourth pick was a huge steal. The reaction to their compensation round pick of Nick Loftin was mixed, but many feel he is a pure baseball player with the ability to be a super-utility man.

On the second day, pitching was still the name of the game as the team gobbled up more hurlers and many of them have a high ceiling.