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.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals made their first two selections in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday evening, July 13. The Royals select second baseman and outfielder Sean Gamble from IMG Academy with the 23rd overall pick and Wesleyan Christian third baseman Josh Hammond with the 28th pick.