Kayson Cunningham’s lifelong dream became reality on Sunday when the Arizona Diamondbacks selected the 19-year-old shortstop from Johnson High School with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Three former high school athletes from the San Antonio area were selected on the second day of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

As the 2025 MLB Draft entered the seventh round, the Atlanta Braves had their eyes set on San Antonio for their next pitching prospect.

Former Johnson High School baseball star Kayson Cunningham was selected 18th in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Former Johnson High School baseball star Kayson Cunningham is just days away from a dream come true — hearing his name called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.