Colorado Rockies select Georgia 3B Charlie Condon in 2024 MLB Draft

It didn’t take long for one of the brightest stars of the 2024 college baseball season, Georgia Bulldogs third baseman Charlie Condon, to hear his name called in the 2024 MLB Draft. Condon will be heading to the Colorado Rockies after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick.

The redshirt sophomore cleaned house in terms of awards this season. Condon was awarded the Dick Howser Trophy, the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award and is the winner of the 2024 Golden Spikes Award.

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It wasn’t just a mere coincidence that the Bulldogs’ slugger finished this season so highly decorated. Condon led the NCAA in OPS (1.565), slugging percentage (1.043), batting average (.443), and home runs (37) while simultaneously leading Georgia to a 43-17 record, a berth in the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament, and a ranking of No. 10 in the nation.

What experts are saying about Condon

MLB.com had Condon ranked as the No. 2 prospect ahead of the 2024 MLB Draft. Per their scouting report, Condon is one of the can’t miss players in this year’s draft. His size and strength make him a home run threat every time he steps into the batter’s box.

“A leading candidate to go No. 1 overall, Condon should surpass Jeff Pyburn (No. 5 overall in 1980) as the highest-drafted player in Bulldogs history because he has a huge offensive ceiling,” said MLB.com. “He has top-of-the-scale raw power that plays from foul pole to foul pole and his combination of bat speed, strength and leverage in his 6-foot-6 frame allows him to mishit balls yet still drive them out of the park. Despite his long arms, he keeps his right-handed swing relatively compact and controls the strike zone while repeatedly making loud contact against all types of pitching.

“Though he’s a below-average runner, Condon is reasonably athletic and covers ground with long strides once he gets going. After splitting time between first base and the outfield corners as a freshman, he has played all three outfield spots and third base this spring. He’s not quick enough for third or center, but he does have solid-to-plus arm strength and can provide average defense in left or right field.”