How was the difference in going from metal bats in college to wood in the summer?
WM: It was a different transition, but nowadays in high school you play a lot with wood. It’s something I’m familiar with. It just takes a couple of weeks to get used to, but now I’m starting to get a lot more comfortable than I was at the beginning. RC: What was draft day like? WM: It was exciting. I was sitting with my dad in the living room watching the computer, waiting to see my name pop up. It was an exciting moment. RC: Were you expecting to be drafted by the Royals? WM: To be honest, I really didn’t know who I was going to be drafted by. I talked to Kansas City a little bit, so I wasn’t really surprised. I’m happy to be here, and I’m happy to be a part of this organization. RC: Not long after you were drafted, South Carolina played in the College World Series, and you got the big hit to win the championship. What was that experience like? WM: It was incredible. It was all and everything I could’ve imagined it would be, and it was life changing for me. I have a home in Columbia
