Drew Waters

Drew Waters, born on December 30, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. A versatile switch hitter, Waters bats with both left and right hands and throws with his right hand. He made his MLB debut on August 22, 2022. Waters was a standout at Etowah High School in Georgia before being drafted in 2017. Throughout his professional career, he has demonstrated a strong presence in the outfield, primarily playing the left field position. His athleticism is noted in his ability to steal bases and cover ground defensively. In the 2025 season, Waters played 71 games, starting in 55 of them, and achieved a batting average of .243 with 50 hits, 14 RBIs, and 21 runs over 206 at-bats. His on-base percentage stood at .288, and he maintained an OPS of .604. His fielding was marked by an overall fielding percentage of .976, with 120 putouts and 3 errors over 68 games. Previously, in 2022, Waters posted a .240 batting average with 5 home runs and 18 RBIs in 96 at-bats, demonstrating his potential for power and clutch hitting. His career highlights also include a strong performance in base-stealing, with a success rate of over 70% in stolen base attempts during the 2023 season. Drew Waters continues to be a promising talent in the MLB, known for his speed, defensive skills, and switch-hitting capability.