Michael Lombardi Drafted 61st Overall by the Kansas City Royals

Michael Lombardi Drafted 61st Overall by the Kansas City Royals

Michael sensational frames for Michael Lombardi. [Applause] Yes. And now on the mound for two lane is their designated hitter, Michael Lombardi. 63 junior out of Pound Ridge, New York. Oh, strike three. A great job by Michael Lombardi to save it. He’s got a fast ball that has reached as high as 97 this year. And now four straight strikeouts toss by Lamar. Swing and a miss. And that is the ball game. 67 punch outs in 38 innings. He is a high fo guy. And like you said, high ride fast balls. Lifts this one to deep left. It’s at the wall and it’s scor. Michael Lombardi with a solo home run. Congratulations, Michael. We are so excited for you. Every year baseball gets better and excited for what lies ahead. Love you. We love you, kid. Congratulations. Enjoy the process. Have fun and your baseball journey has been a blessing for our family. We’ve had so much fun following you. High school, two lane, all of it. We’re looking forward to the next chapter. Best of luck. We love you so much. Love you, Michael. Roll wave. Michael Lombardi demanding the two-lane crowd. Get up and get loud. And there’s a drive to deep left field. It is gone for Michael Lombardi. Swinging and a miss. And that’s a new careerhigh ninth strike out. Fast ball blown right past him again. 11 strikeouts for Michael Lombardi. The 61st pick of the 2025 MLB draft. The Kansas City Royals select Michael Lombardi, a right-handed pitcher from Tain. [Music] 11 straight retired for Michael Lombardi.

Michael Lombardi, a longtime VeloU athlete and Fox Lane High School product, has been selected 61st overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 MLB Draft. Lombardi’s development over the past few years has turned him into one of the top prep arms in the country, and now he begins the next chapter of his career in pro ball.

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