The Kansas City Royals opted to take Van Dam, drafting him in the ninth round (278th overall). Van Dam appeared in three games this May and picked up four strikeouts in eight innings. In 2022, Van Dam was part of a sectional championship team with Cranford, reaching the Group 3 state finals.

Another NC State pitcher is off to the professional ranks as junior right-hander Shane Van Dam was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the ninth round with the 278th overall pick Monday afternoon. The former Division III SUNY-Cortland transfer made three appearances with one start,

Shane Van Dam recently returned from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for much of the 2025 season. He posted a 4.58 ERA in 16 games in 2024 before suffering the injury. Van Dam pitched in three games and limited opponents to a .233 batting average post injury.