Illinois Stars Light Up MLB Draft | Colorado Rockies News

Two Illinois natives stunned the baseball world by being selected in the top ten of this year’s MLB draft—Zion Rose, the sixth pick by the Royals, and Tyler Bell, the tenth pick by the Rockies. Rare for the state, these picks join only two other Illinois players in the top ten since 2002. Rose, who played college ball at Louisville, signed for less than expected, while Bell, a switch-hitter from Kentucky, went right at his ranking after previously passing on a draft offer. Also making waves: Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome, picked 34th by the White Sox, and Jack Slightom, a dual-sport standout from Lyons Township, selected 56th by the Royals. These selections underscore Illinois and Northwest Indiana’s growing reputation as a powerhouse for future MLB stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/831c6d0a37cbc772