The Royals have the #2 pick on Monday, their highest pick since they selected Mike Moustakas second overall in 2007. The farm system has been lowly ranked in the past few years, but it is on the rise and their selections this week could be a big boost.
Most evaluators expect the Orioles to take Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman with the first pick, with the Royals taking Texas prep infielder Bobby Witt, Jr. Other names near the top of the draft include Cal first baseman Andrew Vaughn, Vanderbilt outfielder J.J. Bleday, Arizona State outfielder Hunter Bishop, Georgia prep infielder C.