Rounds One through Three of the Major League Baseball Draft took place on Sunday in Cumberland, Georgia. Most draft analysts predicted that shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday would be the top pick,

Gamble fits the Royals’ offensive vision. He has projectable hitting tools that consist of a smooth swing from the left-handed side of the plate. He can also hit the baseball to all fields, as evidenced by his .413 batting average, four home runs and 30 RBIs as a senior.

Sean Gamble, a Vanderbilt baseball signee, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 MLB Draft at No. 23 overall.