In the wake of the draft, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer labeled the Yankees as "losers" of night one, specifically taking issue with the Kilby selection.

MLB Draft kicks off Sunday night in Atlanta, home of this year's All-Star Game. Unlike the other three major North American pro sports leagues, this draft is not about instant gratification. Even the very best prospects will disappear into the minors for a year or two,

After a long wait, the Yankees added to an organizational strength Sunday night by using their first pick in this year’s MLB Draft on Georgia prep shortstop Dax Kilby at No. 39 overall.