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.

The Royals were always going to eye upside with their first selections of the MLB Draft, and as the picks got closer on Sunday night, they zeroed in on hitters. Their first two picks fit the target.