The Kansas City Royals drafted NC State pitcher Shane Van Dam in the 9th round of the 2025 MLB Draft today, with the 278th overall pick.
Van Dam made only 3 appearances this season after suffering a UCL injury in 2024.
After playing his first season in the Division III ranks at SUNY Cortland, Van Dam transferred to Raleigh prior to the 2024 season.
In a combined 19 appearances over the past two seasons for the Wolfpack, Van Dam has a 4-0 record with a 4.57 ERA, striking out 42 batters in 45.1 innings.
Van Dam has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.