2024 MLB Draft

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The Red Sox drafted Conrad Cason in the 8th round, a hard-to-sign high school player (can pitch and hit). I suspect the Red Sox will go under on some picks, which will give them the money to sign Cason to a lucrative contract.

 

Cason has the tools of an elite prospect. It sounds like he will not be a two way player but will focus on pitching.

 

Conrad Cason has caught the attention of talent evaluators due to his surge in fastball velocity this spring. Scouts have visited Atlanta to see the talented Georgia prep right-handed pitcher’s evolution on the mound. From a modest low 90s fastball as a junior, Cason now commands the mounds with a consistent 95-96 mph, occasionally touching 98-99 mph.

 

Cason embodies talent and potential, showcasing his prowess as a gifted pitcher and a versatile shortstop with promising upside. While most MLB teams perceive him primarily as a pitcher, a select few are open to exploring his abilities as a two-way player at the pro level. A few teams view him as a primary position player, but Cason believes his destiny lies on the mound.

 

Scouts are captivated by Cason’s comprehensive skill set and untapped potential, further heightened by his youth. He’ll be 17 years old on draft day, which makes him one of the youngest prospects in the class. With such a compelling profile, scouts widely anticipate Cason as an early-round draft selection.

 

Cason relies heavily on his fastball. It’s his best pitch, and he has confidence in throwing the above-average offering in any count and to any quadrant in the strike zone. His slider is his second-best pitch. It’s a low-80s pitch that touches 85 mph and features tight-breaking action. His changeup is also a quality pitch. He uses a splitter grip for his changeup, which has some late movement.

https://www.baseballprospectjournal.com/conrad-cason-drawing-increased-pro-attention/

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The Red Sox drafted an elite prospect in the first round.

 

Red Sox: Braden Montgomery, OF, Texas A&M

The Red Sox managed to land a top-five prospect with the 12th overall pick. It’s a huge steal for the Red Sox, as Montgomery has five-tool potential and plenty of upside to develop into a middle-of-the-order hitter. He suffered an ankle injury in the NCAA Tournament, which likely impacted his draft position despite it not being a serious injury.

 

Montgomery is a 6-foot-2, 217-pound switch-hitting outfielder known for his five-tool potential. The switch hitter has a simple setup and a gap-to-gap approach. He consistently barrels up pitches and displays above-average power from both sides of the plate. He has improved his plate discipline in college, crediting his growth in the mental game and approach for his development.

 

Montgomery also is extremely athletic, which helps him on the bases and in the field. He profiles as a right fielder in pro ball due to his elite arm strength, quality throwing accuracy, and ability to cover plenty of ground.

https://www.baseballprospectjournal.com/2024-mlb-draft-best-value-picks-in-first-round/