After pen hits paper to sign a professional baseball contract out comes a crisp white uniform and a brand-new cap to make the realization of a dream official.
That once-in-a-lifetime moment came for first-round draft picks Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar on consecutive days during a Royals homestand in early July.
Kowar inked his deal prior to a July 2 game against the Cleveland Indians, while Singer was introduced to Kansas City on July 3.
The former college roommates at the University of Florida will set out on a path the Royals hope will lead the two to share the mound at Kauffman Stadium.