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Royals Select Hosmer in First Round

Published on June 5, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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KANSAS CITY, MO (June 5, 2008) - The Kansas City Royals have selected Eric Hosmer, a first baseman from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, with the third overall pick of the June Free Agent Draft. Hosmer, who bats and throws left-handed, hit .470 with 11 home runs, 27 RBI, 49 runs, and 14 stolen bases as a senior.

Hosmer participated in the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic in 2007 and was named the 2008 Player of the Year by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Baseball America's 2008 draft preview rated Hosmer as the high school player with the best power as well as being the prep talent that is closest to the majors. Hosmer is the first of six picks for the Royals on the first day of the June Free Agent Draft.

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