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KC Royals’ draft record is dismal under Goldberg’s tenure

The KC Royals’ recent draft record hasn’t been good. You already knew that, of course.

You are well aware that the Royals selected Bubba Starling ahead of Anthony Rendon, Francisco Lindor, and George Springer in 2011. You know Kansas City could have had Corey Seager instead of Kyle Zimmer in 2012. And you’re probably wondering what happened to 2015 first-round pick Ashe Russell.

But do you know exactly how bad the Royals’ drafts have been since Lonnie Goldberg took charge in 2011?

Using cumulative WAR as the measurement, only the Tampa Bay Rays have been worse at selecting major league talent.