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For Some Reason the Royals Go High School Catcher with the 8th Pick!

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Even though history tells us it's a mistake to take a High School Catcher in the first round much more often than it's a success, that's exactly what the Royals did with the 8th Pick in the 2023 Draft. Why? Could it work? What does it mean for the direction of the franchise?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the selection of Blake Mitchell and the rest of the draft?

- What should the expectations be for this draft?

- Drafting Blake Mitchell at #8 means what for the future of the front office?
- What can we expect from Mitchell?
- What kind of timeline is there for Mitchell to make the big leagues?
- Is this draft a sign of progress or more of the same?
- Where will the Royals go next?

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For Some Reason the Royals Go High School Catcher with the 8th Pick!

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