2011 MLB Draft Grades: Report Card for the Kansas City Royals' Rounds 2-10

Just one day after the Royals selected Kansas City-area star Bubba Starling, they were at it again with rounds 2-30 of the 2011 MLB Draft.

KC decided to use most of their first nine picks of the day on starting pitching, as they selected seven hurlers during that span.

Read on to see how they graded out for rounds 2-10 of this year's first-year player draft.

Second-Round Pick: Cameron Gallagher, C

The Royals went with catching prospect Cameron Gallagher their second pick in this year's draft.

Gallagher was a solid pick here, although the Royals really needed another pitcher in this round.

He was a first-team All-American at Manheim Township High in Lancaster, PA last season and was ranked as the No. 64 prospect according to Baseball America.

He was a catcher in high school, but might project as a first baseman/outfielder for his professional career.

Second Round Grade: C+

Third-Round Pick: Bryan Brickhouse, RHP

The former Woodlands High star was a pick out of necessity in the third round for the Royals.

KC needed to get another sold starting right-hander with all of the lefties that they currently grooming in their minor league system.

Brickhouse has the potential to be a No. 2 or No. 3 starter, but will need to work out commanding his pitches better in the minors.

Third Round Grade: B

Fourth-Round Pick: Kyle Smith, RHP

Former Santaluces High star Kyle Smith could prove to be one of the best pitchers that the Royals get in this draft.

Smith had a dominating senior season, as he posted a 0.40 ERA and struck out 116 batters in just 69 innings pitched.

This was a very good pick for the Royals, as Smith as a chance to turn into a very good No. 2 starter for the Royals in the future

Fourth Round Grade: A

Fifth-Round Pick: Patrick Leonard, SS

Leonard is another big kid from Texas that has all the tools to become a solid shortstop at the major league level.

He projects to be a Troy Tulowitski-type player, as he is 6'3", 200 lbs and has good power.

I could see him possibly being the Royals shortstop a few years down the road, if he doesn't opt go to the University of Georgia instead.

Fifth Round Grade: A-

Sixth-Round Pick: Cesar Ogando, LHP

Ogando became the first collegiate taken by the Royals in the draft, and also the first international player as well.

Listed at 6'3", he is known to be a power pitcher, and he can already hit mid-90s with his fastball.

At 19 years old, he is as raw as many of the other younger pitchers that are being taken in the draft, but he possesses enough talent to someday make an impact for the Royals if given the chance.

Sixth Round Grade: B

Seventh-Round Pick: Kellen Moen, RHP

The Royals went with former Oregon pitcher Kellen Moen with their seventh round pick.

The Alaska native was 1-4 with a 3.05 ERA this past season for the Ducks.

He projects as a set-up man at the major league level and if he continues to pitch like he did during his senior year at Oregon, he will be competing for this spot very soon.

Seventh Round Grade: B

Eighth-Round Pick: Evan Beal, RHP

Beal is a big, strong pitcher from Virginia who was one of the best high school pitchers in his area.

In 2011, he has an impressive 9-0 record with 89 Ks in 65 innings pitched.

His brother Jesse was drafted in 2008 by the Orioles and Evan has loads of talent and could be a star one day at the major league level if all goes well.

Eighth Round Grade: A

Ninth-Round Pick: Aaron Brooks, RHP

Brooks became the third college pitcher that Kansas City selected in this year's draft.

He carried a 2.74 ERA this season at Division II CSU San Bernardino, and has a solid fastball that he can throw in the early-mid 90s range.

However, he has struggled with his other pitches, and he will likely have to change some things if he wants to have prolonged success in pro ball.

Ninth Round Grade: C+

10th-Round Pick: Matt Murray, RHP

The Royals completed their first ten rounds of the 2011 MLB Draft by selecting yet another right-handed pitcher.

This time it was Georgia Southern's Matt Murray, who was a steal at this point in the draft.

Murray had a 2.39 ERA in his senior year at Southern, and has enough upside to become a very good arm out of the Royals' bullpen in the future.

Tenth Round Grade: B+

Overall Grade for Rounds 2-10: B