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Get the inside scoop on the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast where we dive deep into the 2024 Draft. You won’t want to miss it! And if you can’t get enough, we’ve got the release of our Top 100 Draft Prospects list hot on its heels.
This year’s class is loaded with top collegiate talent, and we’re here to tell you who to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Get your first look at the cream of the crop right here.
Best hitter: JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, West Virginia (70 grade)
Mayo: This guy can flat out hit. With a .449 average last year and 16 homers, his bat-to-ball skills are off the charts. Keep an eye on him as he’s expected to make a big impact this year, and we’ve got all the details on why.
Also in the discussion: Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest; Charlie Condon, OF/1B, Georgia; Seaver King, OF/SS, Wake Forest; Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS (Ark.) (60)
Best power: Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest (65 grade)
Callis: Another standout at the plate, Kurtz has some serious power and a well-rounded game that makes him a force to be reckoned with. We can’t wait to see what he brings to the table this year.
Also in the discussion: Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP, Florida (65)
Fastest runner: Austin Overn, OF, USC (75 grade)
Mayo: This guy is fast. Scouts are raving about his speed and for good reason. Get the full scoop on what makes Overn stand out from the rest.
