MU Recruit Jason Adam drafted in 5th round by Royals

MU recruit, RHP Jason Adam was named as the 149th overall pick in the 5th round of the MLB Amateur Draft today, chosen by his hometown Kansas City Royals. Adam is from Blue Valley Northwest High School in the Kansas City area.

It will be interesting to see whether Adam is enticed by the high round pick and the hometown team, or whether he will pass on the professional ranks at show up at Mizzou this fall.

Adam is the first name to appear in the 2010 Dradft among Mizzou players or recruits.