Royals Draft Jac Caglianone 6th Overall

The Kansas City Royals made significant selections in the 2024 MLB Draft, picking University of Florida's Jac Caglianone with the sixth overall pick and LSU pitcher Nate Ackenhausen in the 10th round. Caglianone, a standout two-way player, set school records with 35 home runs in a season and 75 in his career, showcasing a .419 batting average and a 4.76 ERA in 16 starts. He was compared to Shohei Ohtani for his two-way potential but may focus on his hitting in pro ball due to his exceptional power. Ackenhausen contributed to LSU's national championship with a 3.52 ERA in the previous season. The Royals also selected David Shields, a high school pitcher with a 0.25 ERA, in the second round.