Josh Hammond | |
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Kansas City Royals | |
Shortstop | |
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | September 21, 2006|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joshua Matthew Hammond (born September 21,2006) is an American professional baseball Shortstop in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Hammond attended Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point,North Carolina. [1] [2] He played shortstop and was a pitcher in high school. In 2023,he was named the MVP of the Prep Baseball Report All-American Game at American Family Field. [3] [4] In Summer 2024,he played with the USA Baseball's 18U National Team. [5]
Hammond was drafted 28th overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. [6] [7] Despite being committed to play college baseball at Wake Forest University,Hammond signed with the Royals for a $3.19 million bonus on July 21,2025. [8]