Zion Rose Drafted by Royals | Kansas City Royals News

Zion Rose, the former Brother Rice standout and Daily Southtown Baseball Player of the Year, is officially headed to the pros after being selected sixth overall by the Kansas City Royals — a surprise pick that underscores his elite potential. Despite battling injuries and transitioning from catcher to outfielder, Rose dominated at Louisville with a .400 average, six homers, and 24 steals. Coaches and teammates hail his relentless work ethic, while his success is already inspiring Chicago’s next generation. Rose, ready to grind every day, vows to focus on contact and consistency as he begins his journey through the Royals’ system — a thrilling start to a promising pro career. 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/4152fd63e31f39b8