As we get deeper into the draft patterns begin to emerge, and the Yankees have begun their own here, using the 222nd overall pick on first baseman Enrique “Kiko” Romero. Romero is the third infielder overall that the team has selected, and the second of the day alternating with some pitching depth —the Bombers selected right-hander Cade Smith and left-hander Kyle Carr in-between infielder Roc Riggio earlier in the day.
Romero made a name for himself in Arizona this past year after spending the previous three at Central Arizona Junior College.