Get ready for the 2024 MLB Draft! We’ve just unveiled our 2024 Draft Top 100, and it’s time to start predicting who will go where. The college hitters are looking particularly strong, so let’s dive into some early predictions for the first round.
1. Guardians: Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest (No. 2)
Kurtz has the most usable power in this class, which would fill the Guardians’ most glaring need.
2. Reds: JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, West Virginia (No. 1)
The Reds could really use a pitcher but there isn’t one who merits going this high right now, so they’ll add to their embarrassment of infield riches with the Draft’s best pure hitter.
3. Rockies: Charlie Condon, OF/1B, Georgia (No. 4)
Remember how good Matt Holliday was with the Rockies? Condon has that kind of upside.
4. Athletics: Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP, Florida (No. 5)
Landing the Draft’s top two-way talent would help spur interest in the A’s after some tough times.
5. White Sox: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State (No. 3)
The White Sox could rebuild around a Bazzana/Colson Montgomery double-play combination.
6. Royals: Vance Honeycutt, OF, North Carolina (No. 6)
Honeycutt has the best all-around tools in the college class and won’t last this long if he shows more consistency at the plate.
7. Cardinals: Josh Hartle, LHP, Wake Forest (No. 13)
As a slam-dunk starter who shouldn’t need much time in the Minors, Hartle is the favorite to be the first pitcher selected.
8. Angels: Seaver King, OF/SS, Wake Forest (No. 9)
The transfer from NCAA Division II Wingate (N.C.) offers a quality bat, well-above-average speed and defensive versatility.
9. Pirates: Konnor Griffin, OF, Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss. (No. 8)
Our top-rated high school prospect, Griffin should be at least an average hitter and otherwise has plus or better tools across the board.
10. Nationals: Tommy White, 3B, Louisiana State (No. 7)
Known most for his slugging exploits, White is underappreciated for his hitting ability but probably winds up at first base in pro ball.
11. Tigers: Mike Sirota, OF, Northeastern (No. 11)
The only college player in this projection who doesn’t hail from a Power 5 conference, Sirota is a center fielder with 20-20 potential.