But since draft day, it's been the talent of Rose that's shone brighter than any doubt some might have with the Royals selecting him. From the Bluegrass State to the banks of the Mississippi… Zion Rose is a Quad Cities River Bandit! Zion Rose could be the latest success story in rising Royals farm systemThere's no denying that entering the season, the Royals farm system was in a precarious spot. Carter Jensen was still a top-end prospect, but was destined for a full-time major league future. Considering neither of the Royals' first-round draft picks last season in Hammond or Sean Gamble made the leap into Low-A, let alone High-A in their draft year, Rose is obviously viewed in a different light.