MLB Draft expert Jered Goodwin on Travis Bazzana, Charlie Condon, JJ Wetherholt & Chase Burns

For the first time in franchise history, the Cleveland Guardians have the #1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
Perfect Game’s MLB Draft Analyst Jered Goodwin talks about the best players available to the Cleveland Guardians with the overall #1 MLB draft pick this Sunday. Most of the names being talked about are Travis Bazzana, Charlie Condon, JJ Wetherholt & Chase Burns. Who do you think the Guardians should take?
The 2024 MLB draft starts Sunday, and that means your team could be selecting its next superstar. Since baseball draft prospects often are not household names when picked, we asked around the league to find major league comparisons for players expected to come off the board early in the first round.
It is important to keep in mind that the evaluators who helped us find our comps stressed that the major league players were the type of player each prospect reminded them of, and not based on projected major league ability.
From two 2024 sluggers with similar games to big-time power hitters to a couple of flamethrowers who had our panel bringing up current MLB aces, here's a look at how five coveted draft picks mirror big league stars, past and present.
Top comp: Richie Sexson
Also mentioned: Kris Bryant, Jayson Werth, Jorge Soler
If you can't tell by the comps, Condon is tall and lanky with massive power. Some evaluators provided mixed reviews on his athleticism, but the consensus is that it is decent for a prospect of his size (6-foot-6, 216 pounds). Condon also showed he could handle multiple positions defensively while playing third base, first base and in the outfield for Georgia.
Top comp: Bryce Harper
Also mentioned: Matt Olson, Joey Gallo, Carlos Gonzalez
Remember this is about who each prospect reminds evaluators of -- not necessarily the talent level. Harper was a generational one when he went No. 1 overall in 2010, and Caglianone is not in that class -- though one scout summed up the similarities by saying the Florida star's swing is "as violent as Bryce's." Caglianone has produced big-time power with that swing, hitting 35 home runs for Florida this year after belting 33 in 2023.
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[@anthonyg813]

Another great interview!

[@jasonsessler5383]

The first pick cannot be traded, but the comp pick can be. Is there any chatter on trade rumors involving that pick?

[@kahlillmyers9155]

I’m a Hagen Smith fan. If the Guardians pick him, I would not be mad at all. But it’ll probably be Bazzana.

[@llehctim.45]

Same here. Not enough people are talking about him

[@robgarcia4404]

I wouldn't mind drafting chase burns

[@George50809]

Who is Mikey Mc Nuggets.

[@JamilSmith]

Odd to hear this guy keep calling them the “Indians.” Name’s been changed for a while. Why is this so hard for folks?

[@timg8337]

Typical Indians move... DFS Logan allen, pick up two guys that shouldn't even be wearing an Indians Uni: Spencer Howard?!!! and a guy, Matthew Boyd, coming off Tommy John surgery?! The season is in the balance, and these moves just tip it the wrong way. These are NOT good moves. I'll probably never live long enough to see this team ever win a WS. Good gawd.

[@drastik651]

You must be living under a rock.. it's been 3 years. Say it with me .. Guardians

[@chadcannon6632]

Relax Nancy the trade deadline hasnt passed, and theres no CC Sabathia on the trade block this year.

[@WesleyKane179]

Luckily for us they will be wearing Guardians Uni’s! Go Guardians!