Blake Mitchell #8

Selected in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals out of Sinton High School in Sinton, Texas... was a rare two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas out of Sinton in 2022 and 2023 and further boosted his Draft stock with impressive performances for the U.S. junior team, including the 2022 club that won the 18-and-under World Cup... was ranked as the No. 14 prospect in the 2023 Draft class by MLB.com... signed below slot at $4,897,500, thus allowing Kansas City the pool space to sign Blake Wolters, Hiro Wyatt and Jared Dickey... Sinton has produced two other professional baseball players: Anthony Banda of the Rays and former Major Leaguer Mike Adams... Mitchell made his debut with the Royals in the Arizona Complex League in 2023, appearing in 13 games... entered 2024 ranked as the No. 94 prospect in baseball by MLB.com... as a pitcher in high school, he hit 97 mph