The 2024 MLB Draft commenced with high anticipation as teams made their initial selections. The Cleveland Guardians, who won the draft lottery with just a 2% chance, selected first overall, while the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies followed. The Rockies' third overall pick, Charlie Condon, a standout from Georgia, has received high praise from analysts for his potential MVP capabilities. Condon's impressive college stats include a .433 batting average and 37 home runs, leading him to earn top collegiate awards. In other draft news, Oklahoma is well-represented, with multiple players projected to be selected early. The draft continues over the next two days, covering rounds 3-20.