In a busy first day of the Kansas City Royals' 2025 MLB Draft, they opened Sunday evening's festivities by selecting a pair of highly regarded prep options in 2B/OF Sean Gamble at pick No. 23 and then INF Josh Hammond at pick No. 28.
However after dipping into the collegiate ranks upon the conclusion of the first round, it was their fourth pick in Competitive Balance Round B that may have netted the Royals a gem, as they selected Texas A&M left-handed pitcher Justin Lamkin at pick No. 71.
While Lamkin crafted a solid junior year with the Aggies overall in 2025, he is likely best known for the masterclass he put together against one of the best teams in the country at the time in the Georgia Bulldogs.