First a streak, then the draft for Pepperdine's A.J. Puckett, who goes No. 67

The scouts started multiplying some time during Pepperdine right-hander A.J. Puckett’s 45 2/3 inning scoreless streak.

At first, it was just a handful. Then a dozen. Then a few dozen.

The Kansas City Royals, apparently, liked what they saw. The Royals selected Puckett in the second round with the...