Gavin Cross

A lefty-hitting 6-foot-3 outfielder from Virginia Tech, Cross hit .328/.411/.660 with 17 home runs, 12 steals and a 41:30 K:BB in 57 games as a junior before the Royals selected him with the No. 9 overall pick. His swing is a little long and he has a low bat path, so keeping the strikeouts in check will be important. Cross has plus raw power, so he can profile just fine in right or left field if he gets on base enough. His 25.2 K% and 68.7 Contact% as a 21-year-old at Single-A are concerning marks, and it seems likely that Cross's monster numbers (.312 AVG, eight HR, four SB in 29 games) in the lowest stateside levels will overexcite perspective dynasty managers. Read Past Outlooks