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.

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,