With the first two rounds of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft held on Monday, Texas A&M expected at least one of its players' names called. That is exactly what happened.

The first Aggie off the board was not a surprising one.

Braden Shewmake was selected in the first round by the Atlanta Braves with the No. 21 overall selection. The approximate signing bonus for that slot is $3.13 million.

The junior shortstop arrived in Aggieland out of Wylie (Texas) East. Playing second base as a freshman in 2017, the 6-foot-4, 190-pounder was named the National Freshman of the Year by Collegiate Baseball. Shewmake was also a first-team All-American selection by Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball after leading the Aggies in just about every offensive category. He hit .328 with 47 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 69 RBI and 11 stolen bases.

After moving to shortstop as a sophomore in 2018, Shewmake was an All-SEC selection. He finished the year with a .327 average to go with 43 runs, eight doubles, four triples, five home runs, 45 RBI and 12 steals.

A preseason All-American in 2019, Shewmake took a bit of a step back as a junior. However, he still led the Aggies in most offensive categories. A leadoff hitter for much of the year, he was the only player on the team to hit over .300, finishing with a .313 average in addition to 45 runs, 14 doubles, four triples, six home runs, 47 RBI and nine stolen bases.

Shewmake found himself a valuable commodity in the draft because of his ability to play a number of different positions. While he spent time at both second base and shortstop in Aggieland, he could potentially play third base or any of the outfield spots at the next level.

While Shewmake could decide to return to school, it would be a big surprise if he did so. Juniors that are drafted relatively high usually always sign professional contracts as they would not have as much leverage the next year as seniors.

Once he signs, Shewmake will report to rookie ball for a short season.

MLB.com has the following scouting report on the newest Brave.

"Shewmake drew some mild scouting interest as a senior at Wylie (Texas) East High in 2016, but not enough to divert him from attending Texas A&M. He won Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year honors and helped the Aggies reach the College World Series in 2017, then shifted to shortstop as a sophomore. Of the half-dozen college players at that position who have legitimate first-round aspirations in 2019, he might be the best pure hitter. His outstanding hand-eye coordination allows Shewmake to put the bat on the ball with ease. "A left-handed hitter who's a bit unorthodox at the plate, he tends to get caught out on his front foot but still has the dexterity to slap singles to the opposite field. He also has the bat speed and leverage in his still-projectable 6-foot-4 frame to turn on balls, hinting at average power in his future. Shewmake grew up around the game because his father Shane is the head coach at Texas-Dallas, and his instincts are apparent on the bases and in the field. He has a knack for stealing bases despite average speed and makes plays at shortstop. His arm is more accurate than strong, leading some scouts to project him as a second baseman, and he has the versatility and selflessness to fit anywhere in the infield."

Texas A&M pitcher John Doxakis joined Shewmake as an Aggie draftee on the first day as he was taken by the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round with the No. 61 overall pick. He, too, is likely to forego his senior season in College Station in order to begin his professional career.

In addition, the Aggies' top signees are both righthanded pitchers from Houston Cy Ranch and both were drafted on Day 1 as well. JJ Goss was taken by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 36 overall selection in the competitive balance round and Matthew Thompson was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the second round with the No. 45 overall pick. A third pitcher signee, Josh Wolf of Houston St. Thomas, was also taken in the second round by New York Mets with the No. 53 overall selection.

The first and second rounds of the MLB Draft take place on Monday with Rounds 3-10 on Tuesday afternoon and then Rounds 11-40 on Wednesday. The Aggies will likely see some others juniors drafted, but they will have decisions to make about signing professional contracts or returning to school. Second baseman Bryce Blaum, outfielder Logan Foster, first baseman Hunter Coleman, outfielder Cam Blake and catcher Mikey Hoehner all have a chance of hearing their names called later in the draft.