Boston Red Sox select Mississippi State RHP commit Conrad Cason in 2024 MLB Draft

The Boston Red Sox selected Mississippi State commit Conrad Cason with the 237th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Cason finished a stellar high school baseball career at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia.

Cason was a pitcher and shortstop at Greater Atlanta Christian. During his senior season, Cason compiled a 7-1 record on the mound with a 0.48 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 43.2 innings of work. His production helped the Spartans compile a 30-5 record and reach the state quarterfinals.

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As a hitter, Cason notched a .364 batting average with three home runs, 28 RBIs, 32 runs, 25 walks, 16 stole bases and a .519 on-base percentage. Perfect Game ranked Cason the No. 1 player in the state for the Class of 2024, and he was also named Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.

“Conrad Cason is a special talent,” Greater Atlanta Christian head coach Josh Lee said in a press release. “I have been blessed to see his development from sixth grade all the way to his senior year. He is a tireless worker and a fearless competitor who hasn’t met a moment that was too big. I could not be prouder of the young man he has become and how he represents our school.”

What scouts are saying about Conrad Cason

Cason committed to Mississippi State in 2021 and signed with the school in June of this year. MLB ranked Cason the No. 103 draft prospect, and with him turning 18 in August, Cason is one of the younger prospects in the class.

“In the past decade, Georgia high schools have produced several two-way talents who have become prominent picks, with Josh Lowe, Taj Bradley and Michael Harris reaching the big leagues and Bubba Chandler and Tai Peete on their way,” MLB’s scouting report of Cason states. “The latest in that line is Cason, a four-sport star who figures to both hit and pitch at Mississippi State if he fulfills his college commitment. His combination of arm strength and athleticism could divert him from the Bulldogs into the top three rounds.

“Cason has worked at 93-95 mph and touched 97-98 throughout his senior season, showing the ability to ride his fastball up or sink it down in the zone. He does a great job of killing spin on his low-80s split-grip changeup, which tumbles at the plate and shows signs of becoming a plus pitch.”