Royals sign 16 selections from 2024 Draft

Highlighted by all selections from rounds 2-13, the Royals added 16 draftees and 1 UDFA to system

July 21st, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.**—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed 16 of the 20 selections made in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, including all picks from rounds 2-13, 15-16 and 19-20. The Royals have also agreed to terms with undrafted free agent infielder **Colton Becker.

Becker, 23, was a four-year starter at Morehead State University (Ky.), where he slashed .301/.377/.512 (241-for-800, .889 OPS) with 178 runs, 101 extra-base hits (29 home runs) and 159 RBI in 214 games.

Click here for a list of the draftees from the 2024 Draft, with the bolded players having signed contracts today at the Royals Spring Training complex in Surprise, Ariz.