The Yankees select Kiko Romero as the 222nd pick in the 7th round of the MLB Draft

The Yankees selected Enrique “Kiko” Romero in the 7th round of the 2023 MLB Draft from the University of Arizona, a first baseman. The Yankees most recently drafted catcher Austin Wells from Arizona at their 1st round selection in the 2020 MLB Draft.

Romero is noted to be primarily a first baseman, despite some experience in the outfield because of his poor speed. At 5-foot-11, 185, he’s not the biggest frame for the position either, especially if you compare him to the Yankees’ current 1B, 6-foot-3 Anthony Rizzo.

Romero batted a slash of .345/.441/.724/1.165 with 17 doubles, 4 triples and 21 homers, driving in 89 RBI. He worked a good number of walks (36) for 13% of at-bats and struck out in 21% of at-bats (48 SO), which is a little below average.

WILDCAT WALK-OFF WIN 😼

Kiko Romero sends @ArizonaBaseball to the #Pac12BSB Tournament semifinals! pic.twitter.com/dM55drJWTY

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) May 24, 2023

Romero is a power-forward type of prospect, hitting homers in nearly 10% of at-bats in 2023 with Arizona, including this towering shot.

KIKO ROMERO ‼️@ArizonaBaseball takes the lead in the 6th. pic.twitter.com/2La2vhheiu

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) May 24, 2023