When Kansas City selected David Shields in the second round of the 2024 Draft, he was just 17 years old on Draft day, one of the youngest members of his class. However, since joining the Royals’ organization, the southpaw has thrived in an environment where many young arms have struggled. The Royals’ No. 4 prospect continued his steady rise through the system this season, becoming the first teenager with more than 115 innings pitched and a strik…
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